In-House Legal Counsel — Planning & Environment

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid, flexible working

9 day fortnight

Salary increases via EBA

STARS Study, Training And Research

Novated leases

Discounted health insurance

Fitness Passport program

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Legal Counsel - Planning and Environment to join our growing in-house team in Strathpine. You will provide expert planning and environment advice, support major urban development, and manage external counsel for litigation and regulatory matters.

You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to governance, property, and commercial matters while enjoying a hybrid work arrangement and a 9-day fortnight schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience as a planning and environment lawyer in a local government setting preferred.
• Strong advisory capabilities across planning, development regulation and environment matters.
• Ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, accurate advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning, development assessment, infrastructure charging, environmental regulation and local government decision-making.
• Advise on interpretation and application of planning legislation and local planning instruments.
• Instruct and manage external solicitors and counsel in litigation and other dispute resolution processes.
• Support major urban development, infrastructure and community projects.
• Review and draft legal documents, reports and governance materials.

Skills

Planning law

Environment law

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Litigation support

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Legal Counsel - Planning and Environment to join our growing in-house team in Strathpine. You will provide expert planning and environment advice, support major urban development, and manage external counsel for litigation and regulatory matters.

You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to governance, property, and commercial matters while enjoying a hybrid work arrangement and a 9-day fortnight schedule.