In-House Education Solicitor (SA) — 12mo Contract

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

Job summary

The Department for Education in Adelaide is seeking a Solicitor to join its in-house legal team. This role provides high-quality legal and policy advice to staff across the department and reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

You will support the strategic delivery of services, assist with risk management, and help maintain compliant work practices. Essential qualifications include a law degree and admission to the SA Supreme Court; public sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Essential: A degree in law and admitted as a Practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
• Desirable: At least 3 years’ post admission legal experience.
• Experience in public sector advisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal and policy advice to Department staff across Legal Services.
• Support delivery of strategic, efficient legal services and policy guidance.
• Contribute to maintaining efficient work practices within the Legal Services team.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Advising staff

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree

Admitted as a Practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia

Job description

The Department for Education in Adelaide is seeking a Solicitor to join its in-house legal team. This role provides high-quality legal and policy advice to staff across the department and reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

You will support the strategic delivery of services, assist with risk management, and help maintain compliant work practices. Essential qualifications include a law degree and admission to the SA Supreme Court; public sector experience is preferred.