Commercial Counsel – Local Government (Hybrid)

Council Jobs; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible work-from-home days

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Legal Counsel - Commercial to join our growing in-house legal team in Strathpine. You will provide timely advice on commercial and procurement matters, and draft and negotiate a range of contracts affecting the council.

You’ll work with internal stakeholders across governance, procurement, and risk, supporting compliance with local government legislation and policy. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, career growth, and the chance to shape council

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice on commercial, procurement and strategic matters affecting the council.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including service contracts, procurement documents, consultancy agreements, funding agreements, memoranda of understanding, and infrastructure-related contracts.
• Support council business units in the procurement and delivery of goods, services, construction, and community projects through legally sound contracting practices.
• Advise council on compliance with local government legislation, administrative law principles, statutory obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risks associated with commercial transactions, operational activities, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence to support decision-making and the development of council policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports, legal opinions, briefing notes, and recommendations for senior management, executive leadership, and council meetings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across commercial, procurement, governance and community services teams to support council objectives.
• Monitor legislative developments, case law, and emerging legal issues impacting local government operations and provide proactive advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and improve legal precedents, contract templates, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to support best practice and organisational compliance.
• Assist with negotiations and facilitate the resolution of commercial disputes involving contractors, suppliers, government agencies, community organisations, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of council's legal services by promoting effective risk management, corporate governance, and commercially sound decision-making.

Job description

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Legal Counsel - Commercial to join our growing in-house legal team in Strathpine. You will provide timely advice on commercial and procurement matters, and draft and negotiate a range of contracts affecting the council.

You’ll work with internal stakeholders across governance, procurement, and risk, supporting compliance with local government legislation and policy. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, career growth, and the chance to shape council