Senior Solicitor: Native Title & Aboriginal Heritage

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Solicitor – Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage role with the Attorney-General's Department (SA) leads legal work on native title recognition and compensation, and advises on Aboriginal heritage issues for the State of South Australia. The position requires strong legal analysis and collaboration with senior solicitors and external counsel.

You will review legislation and case law, analyze complex materials, and contribute to strategic advice across the Commercial, Environment and

Qualifications

• Analyzing legal principles, legislation and case law for native title matters.
• Advising on Aboriginal heritage issues and related claims.
• Supporting junior solicitors and coordinating with counsel on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Respond to native title recognition claims and claims for native title compensation on behalf of the State.
• Advise and represent the State in Aboriginal heritage matters.
• Review historical, ethnographic and linguistic materials to support legal judgments.

Skills

Legal analysis

Native title knowledge

Court/advisory experience

Education

Admitted to practice in SA

Job description

The Senior Solicitor – Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage role with the Attorney-General's Department (SA) leads legal work on native title recognition and compensation, and advises on Aboriginal heritage issues for the State of South Australia. The position requires strong legal analysis and collaboration with senior solicitors and external counsel.

You will review legislation and case law, analyze complex materials, and contribute to strategic advice across the Commercial, Environment and