Legal Officer

16 hours ago

Melbourne Victoria Australia National Native Title Council Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Join Us: Legal Officer – Make a Difference in the Native Title Sector

Location: Hybrid WFH & Office in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra (flexible for the right candidate)

Salary: Generous Salary + 12% superannuation + salary packaging

Position type: Full time permanent (part time negotiable)

An exciting opportunity is available for a new graduate lawyer to support a purpose-driven organisation working at the national level in support of Traditional Owner organisations.

About us

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is the peak body for native title organisations across Australia. As a not-for-profit organisation, we provide a united national voice on matters of significance to the native title sector and advocate for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners.

About the role

The Legal Officer will report to the Principal Legal Officer or Chief Operating Officer to assist in providing effective in-house legal counsel on risk, compliance and strategic advice to the Executive and Board, as well as providing legal policy advice for native title and related projects. Some of your duties & responsibilities will include to:


• Under the direction of the Principal Legal Officer or Chief Executive Officer, act as in-house legal counsel, providing guidance on the NNTC constitution, executive processes and contracts.


• Oversee any legislation reform processes and develop legal submissions.


• Produce well-written project materials, as well as materials for forums and conferences


• Review and approve all materials that are published by NNTC are accurate and correct from a legal perspective


• Assist in the provision of timely and accurate advice to the CEO, COO and Board regarding compliance, risk and strategy.


• Keep abreast of any changes to native title and other relevant legislation both internationally and domestically.


• Maintain strong working relationships across the organisation, partners and broader sector.

Qualifications


• Law degree and practising certificate (essential)

Experience & Skills


• Demonstrated experience working in the native title, first nations affairs or similar sector


• Demonstrated experience working with first nations organisations, communities and/or people


• Broad native title knowledge, and knowledge of native title policy and process


• Working knowledge of native title legislation and other relevant legislation


• Working knowledge of native title in Australia and other relevant agreements


• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication

Benefits


• We offer a competitive salary package


• Hybrid – WFH and Office at flexible work locations: the role can be based in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra.


• Purpose driven organisation.

How to apply

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. Candidates should provide a current resume and cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria from the position description. To download your copy of the position description, please visit our careers page Work For Us – NNTC. If you would like further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Melita Virginie, Human Resources on

We will be touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. Applications close on 28th November

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

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