Senior Counsel

7 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia All Aspects Recruitment & HR Services Full time
Job Title: Senior Lawyer

As a Senior Lawyer, you will play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice to the Executive Director and client's executives on a range of matters, including legislative reform, governance, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Representing the Executive Director and client in high-level discussions and negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Undertaking technically complex or sensitive law interpretation work projects that have strategic and operational significance.
  • Identifying areas for legislative change and providing advice on legislative changes in close consultation with relevant policy areas.
  • Advising on the drafting and preparation of briefings, submissions, and other material for Ministers.
  • Shaping strategic thinking and harnessing information and opportunities for the broader benefit of Aboriginal Traditional Land Owners.
  • Administrative oversight: Preparing complex and routine legal advice on matters relating to client operations and objectives.
  • Coordinating client's responses to legislative reform proposals.
  • Reviewing and updating operational procedures based on Commonwealth legislation.
  • Managing and advising on land tenure transactions.
  • Managing client's compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Privacy Act 1988.
  • Recording time spent on all areas of work undertaken.

Our client is committed to enabling Aboriginal communities to succeed on their own terms. Working in partnership with Traditional Owners and their stakeholders to deliver excellence in land administration, sustainable economic development, and social advancement.

Our client's mission is to form purposeful partnerships that empower Traditional Owners and support their aspirations for their communities.

If you are passionate about making a difference in Indigenous affairs and meet the above criteria, we invite you to submit your application, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.



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