Legal Officer

**Division** Office of the General Manager
**Department**Legal

**Employment Status** Permanent, full-time
**Employment Arrangement** 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
**Salary Range** Grade 10 (ranging between $71,325.80 - $81,881.80 per annum, dependent upon experience) plus 11.5% Superannuation

**Council Overview**

Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.

**About the Role**

Strathfield Council has a great opportunity for a Legal Officer to join our Legal department on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Officer will assist with a range of litigation and advice work. This position would be required to assist in legal research, legal drafting, court attendances, contract review and providing advice to Council. This would suit someone who is looking to grow their legal career, with professional development opportunities available.

For more information about the duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the position description attached below.

**Position Description**

**About You**
- Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider.
- Admitted to practice law in New South Wales.
- Holder of a current Australian Practising Certificate or capable of holding an Australian Practising Certificate.
- Experience in local government (desirable).
- Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: commercial/contract, property, administrative, planning and environment and local government law (desirable).

**Staff Benefits**

To Apply

1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
- **_Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description_**:

- **_Up to date CV/Resume_**

**Applications Close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 4 February 2025**

Job Snapshot
- Employer: Strathfield Municipal Council
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Location: Strathfield, NSW
- Region: Capital City/Metropolitan
- Date Posted: 14/01/2025
- Closing Date: 4/02/2025
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