solicitor property

5 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Environmental Health Australia Ltd. Full time

Personnel Area: City Administration and Governance

Branch: City Legal

Salary Range: Band 8 $139,957 to $151,454 + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for a full-time position)

Work type: Permanent Full-time (Hybrid working, up to two days working from home)

Location: Brisbane CBD

Take your legal career to the next level in a role where flexibility meets impact, in a permanent position where you can escape the long hours and grind of private practice. Instead, enjoy a 36.25-hour work week with hybrid work options, flexible start and finish times, and the ability to accrue flex leave to maintain a perfect career-life balance. With 14% superannuation, generous leave provisions, and a supportive team environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to Brisbane's future while advancing your career.

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 300 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter.

Our Branch

City Legal is a specialist provider of legal services to Brisbane City Council. We provide a comprehensive range of cost-effective legal services, adding value to Council's core business and major projects.

The Role

Take your career to the next level by joining a dynamic and varied property law practice at City Legal. As a Senior Solicitor, you will work alongside an experienced team to deliver and manage complex legal advice and strategic direction on some of the City's biggest projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the Council and the broader Brisbane community.

To be successful you will have:

  1. Must be admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and hold a current Practicing Certificate from the Queensland Law Society.
  2. Demonstrated significant relevant knowledge and experience in local government and property law.
  3. Ability to contribute to team direction and achieve agreed performance standards.
  4. Significant experience in drafting legal documents.
  5. Expert negotiation and liaison skills.
  6. Highly developed communication, interpersonal, organisational and prioritisation skills.

Benefits of working for Council include:

  1. Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
  2. Free gym and wellness centre.
  3. Award winning superannuation fund.
  4. Generous leave provisions.
  5. Competitive salary.

How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Tania Heyblom on 07 3178 2146.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Friday 4 April 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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