In-House Education Legal Counsel

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solicitor in the Department for Education's in-house Legal Services provides high-quality, responsive legal and policy advice across the department, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer in Adelaide.

As a member of the Legal Services team, you will support delivery of services, maintain efficient work practices, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role is a full-time, 12-month initial term, with a strong focus on public sector governance.

Qualifications

• Essential: law degree and admission as a Practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia (or eligible for admission).
• Desirable: at least 3 years’ post admission legal experience.
• Experience providing legal and policy advice to staff across a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal and policy advice to staff across the Department for Education.
• Support delivery of services and contribute to efficient work practices within Legal Services.
• Assist the Chief Legal Officer with strategic legal advice and policy development.

Skills

Legal advice

Policy guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Solicitor in the Department for Education's in-house Legal Services provides high-quality, responsive legal and policy advice across the department, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer in Adelaide.

As a member of the Legal Services team, you will support delivery of services, maintain efficient work practices, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role is a full-time, 12-month initial term, with a strong focus on public sector governance.