Legal & Governance Advisor — Flexible Hours

Clarence Valley Council; Grafton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex time

Fitness Passport

Leadership programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Clarence Valley Council in New South Wales seeks a Legal Officer to provide practical legal, governance and statutory advice to management across the organisation’s activities. You will assist with legal research, statutory interpretation, governance matters, procurement and contracts, information access, privacy, complaints, risk management and regulatory compliance.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys working across a broad range of matters and wants

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Law or a related discipline.
• Significant experience providing legal, governance or regulatory advice.
• Strong research, analytical and statutory interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and manage sensitive or complex matters.
• Experience in local government, government, regulatory or similar environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Providing clear, practical and timely legal and governance advice.
• Researching and interpreting legislation, regulations and case law.
• Supporting Council's governance, information access and privacy obligations.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, policies and reports.
• Managing legal risks and coordinating external legal advice where required.
• Assisting Council to navigate complex and sensitive issues with confidence.

Skills

Legal advice

Governance advice

Regulatory advice

Research

Analytical thinking

Statutory interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Judgement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Clarence Valley Council in New South Wales seeks a Legal Officer to provide practical legal, governance and statutory advice to management across the organisation’s activities. You will assist with legal research, statutory interpretation, governance matters, procurement and contracts, information access, privacy, complaints, risk management and regulatory compliance.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys working across a broad range of matters and wants