Solicitor

Woollahra Municipal Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Hybrid workplace

Fitness Passport

Long Service Leave

Parental Leave

Study Leave

Job summary

Woollahra Council invites a qualified solicitor to join the in-house Legal Services Unit on a permanent full-time basis. You will manage day-to-day legal matters under the Senior Solicitor and General Counsel, delivering high-level customer service to staff and the community.

Candidates should have NSW admission, strong communication skills, and experience across planning, privacy, contracts, and governance. The role supports flexible work arrangements and a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• We require a qualified legal professional eligible for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day legal matters under supervision of the Senior Solicitor and General Counsel.

Skills

NSW admission

Planning law

Privacy law

Tendering

Property law

Contract law

Information access

Governance

Environmental compliance

Communication

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Organization skills

Litigation (L&E)

Evidence collection

In-house counsel

Local government experience

Education

Law degree

Tools

None

Job description

• Reference Number: S100-26-1327 Closing Date: 25/10/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Salary up to $133,683.68 p.a. plus super
• Permanent, full-time
• Excellent work / life balance with a fortnightly RDO and a potential to work from home up to two days per week

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

We strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience and we are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

About the role

Woollahra Council has a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and enthusiastic Solicitor to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. This role sits within our in-house Legal Services Unit which is responsible for the provision of high quality and responsive legal services across the organisation.

You will conduct the day to day management of legal matters under the supervision of the Senior Solicitor and General Counsel, whilst providing a high-level customer experience to community and staff.

About you

We are seeking a qualified legal professional with experience providing legal advice across a broad range of law matters. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to work in a fast-pace environment. You will be a high achiever with:

• Relevant legal qualifications and eligibility for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW to practice as a solicitor.
• Experience providing legal advice in one or more areas of law including planning, privacy, tendering, property, contract, information access, governance and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high level of customer experience with the ability to manage sensitive matters.
• Well-developed analytical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable organisation skills to managing competing priorities and Court set filing dates.
• Experience in the conduct litigation in the Land and Environment Court, the Local Court and other courts and tribunals.
• Collection and preparation of evidence for criminal prosecutions.
• Experience in a legal practice, in-house counsel or government lawyer.
• Experience in local government.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, My Leave, Study Leave)
• High quality learning and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program

For further information about the role, please contact Rosemary Bullmore, General Counsel on 02 9391 7065 during business hours.

CLOSING DATE:11:59PM on Sunday, 25 October 2026