Principal Lawyer

10 hours ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeLegal Full time $120,000 - $130,000
Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Deputy Principal Legal Officer at Katherine Women's Information & Legal Service.

This is a newly created leadership position offering the opportunity to work closely with a senior Principal Legal Officer (PLO) to develop leadership capabilities and career development plans.

The successful candidate will support the PLO to manage day-to-day legal operations, provide guidance and mentorship to junior solicitors, and represent KWILS in both legal and community settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Delivering high-quality legal advice, casework, and representation in complex and/or litigious matters
  • Providing trauma-informed support in areas including DFSV, child protection, and family law
  • Supervising and mentoring a legal team of 4 solicitors, including onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development
  • Acting as the Principal Legal Officer during periods of absence
  • Leading legal outreach services within Katherine and across remote communities
  • Designing and delivering community legal education workshops and resources
  • Strengthening relationships with legal, government, and community stakeholders
  • Contributing to internal strategy, compliance, risk, and funding reporting processes
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must be admitted as a solicitor in Australia and eligible to hold a Northern Territory Practising Certificate.

Additionally, the following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

  • Leadership and mentoring experience within a legal practice
  • Expertise working within the fields of DFSV, family law or child protection, and familiarity with NT legislation or ability to upskill
  • Demonstrated ability to work in trauma-informed, culturally responsive ways
  • Experience working with Aboriginal communities and a commitment to cultural safety
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and superannuation package
  • Annual bonus, NFP salary packaging options, and relocation assistance to help make Katherine your new home
  • Service vehicle and travel allowance for work-related travel
  • $1,000 annual professional development budget, plus funded access to relevant training and CPD
  • NFP salary packaging up to $15,899 tax-free annually

We offer conditions that support work-life balance, professional development, and long-term staff retention. Our team culture prioritises collaboration, equity, wellbeing, and sustainability.

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