Senior Disputes Counsel — Hybrid, Risk & Litigation

Council Jobs; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 187,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid, flexible working including WFH

76-hour fortnight

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Disputes to join our in-house team in Strathpine. You will lead a diverse portfolio of disputes, regulatory matters, insurance and strategic risk, while advising senior leaders on complex issues shaping Council decisions.

This role offers a collaborative environment across multiple courts and tribunals, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the broader legal function of one of Australia’s largest local governments.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on disputes, litigation, regulatory enforcement and risk management across a large local government.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of pre-litigation and litigation matters including planning and development enforcement, contractual disputes and regulatory proceedings.
• Strong capability to lead negotiations, mediations and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on disputes, litigation, regulatory enforcement and risk management matters across the organisation.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of pre-litigation and litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advise on enforcement strategies, statutory powers, prosecutions and compliance matters.
• Instruct and manage external solicitors, counsel, investigators, experts and insurers.
• Develop dispute resolution frameworks, litigation protocols and risk management practices.

Job description

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Disputes to join our in-house team in Strathpine. You will lead a diverse portfolio of disputes, regulatory matters, insurance and strategic risk, while advising senior leaders on complex issues shaping Council decisions.

This role offers a collaborative environment across multiple courts and tribunals, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the broader legal function of one of Australia’s largest local governments.