Senior Legal Professional

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeJobSeeker Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Senior Legal Professional

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Professional to lead our team in delivering exceptional legal services in the Northern Territory.

This is a newly created leadership role that offers the opportunity to grow into senior management while improving access to justice for women and children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert legal advice, casework and representation in complex matters.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of solicitors.
  • Act as Principal Legal Officer when required.
  • Lead community outreach and deliver legal education.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders across legal, government and community sectors.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Admission as a solicitor in Australia with eligibility for an NT Practising Certificate.
  • 4+ years post-admission experience in relevant practice areas.
  • Experience (or strong interest) in DFSV, family law or child protection.
  • Trauma-informed, culturally safe practice skills, ideally with Aboriginal communities.
  • Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary + superannuation.
  • Salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free.
  • 6 weeks annual leave + leave loading.
  • Relocation assistance & remote area benefits.
  • Professional development budget & CPD funding.
  • Leadership coaching, resilience sessions & career pathways into senior roles.

About Us:

We provide trauma-informed and culturally safe legal support across the Big Rivers Region. Our work spans domestic, family & sexual violence, child protection, family law, and victims of crime compensation. Guided by our strategic plan, we combine legal services with advocacy, law reform, and community education to create lasting impact.


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