Graduate Lawyer

Careers at Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary Full-Time opportunity

Attractive remuneration package

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

CBCity is seeking a Graduate Lawyer to join its in-house General Counsel team in Bankstown. You will support a diverse range of legal, governance and regulatory matters, gaining exposure to multiple business units.

The two-year Temporary Full-Time position starts February 2027 and offers development opportunities alongside senior leaders and staff, with an emphasis on practical skill-building and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed LLB or JD qualification recognised in Australia for admission as a lawyer in NSW.
• Current NSW Practising Certificate.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical and ethical reasoning skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with ability to learn Council systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice across property, commercial, administrative, planning and environmental matters.
• Assist with management of litigation across courts and tribunals.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, including preparing case notes and supporting legal matters.
• Draft a range of legal documents including advice, briefs, memoranda, reports and court documents.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external providers and consultants.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Education

LLB or JD (Australia)

NSW Practising Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role

Build your legal career while gaining valuable experience within a diverse and dynamic Local Government environment!

As a Graduate Lawyer, you’ll support the delivery of efficient, effective and practical legal services to Council in its capacity as a local government authority. As part of Council’s in-house General Counsel team, you’ll work alongside experienced legal professionals and gain exposure to a diverse range of legal, governance and regulatory matters.

This is a two-year Temporary Full-Time opportunity, commencing in February 2027, designed to develop your practical legal skills and experience while working closely with Council’s Executive Team, senior managers and staff across a range of business units, providing a strong foundation for your career in law.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Provide practical legal advice and support across a range of property, commercial, administrative, planning and environmental, and civil matters.
• Assist Council’s General Counsel team with the management of litigation across courts and tribunals.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, including preparing case notes and supporting legal matters.
• Draft a range of legal documents, including advice, briefs, memorandums, reports and court documents.
• Liaise and build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external legal providers and consultants.
• Support the development of legal briefs and evidence for a range of Council matters.
• Maintain accurate legal records and assist with the timely registration and management of legal documentation.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, Council policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Assist with communication and negotiation with members of the public and external organisations on legal matters, where required.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the General Counsel team.

You will have:

• A completed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) qualification recognised in Australia for admission as a lawyer in New South Wales.
• A current NSW Practising Certificate.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical and ethical reasoning skills, with the ability to apply these in a professional legal environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn and confidently use Council’s systems, databases and electronic records management systems.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $74,692 (Grade D, Step 1) + 12% super.

What’s on offer

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity
• An attractive remuneration package.
• Work/Life balance environment.
• An investment in your career growth, learning and development.
• Bankstown location (close to public transport).
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.