Legal Advisor for Commercial Matters

6 days ago


Burwood East, Victoria, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time
About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Country Fire Authority as a Legal Counsel. As a member of the legal team, you will provide commercially astute legal advice to the CFA business.

The role involves managing your own files and working closely with other members of the legal team, including the General Counsel. You will be responsible for providing advice on a wide range of commercial and inter-governmental matters, including MOUs, agreements, and contracts.

You will also have the opportunity to work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including other contracting parties and external lawyers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing legal advice on commercial and inter-governmental matters
  • Managing your own files and working closely with other members of the legal team
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer
  • Possession of an unrestricted Victorian practising certificate
  • Demonstrated experience in applying legal principles to commercial law
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Us

The Country Fire Authority is a values-based emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We strive to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, embracing individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We recognise the unique value they bring to CFA.

Benefits:

  • Meaningful purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
  • Work-life balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
  • Growth opportunities: Learning and development
  • Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements

Salary: $,, pa (plus 11.5% superannuation)


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