Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate & Commercial

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate & Commercial Apply now Job no: 499431Work type: SPL ContractClassification: SPLCategories: Governance & Legal About the role In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Chief Compliance & Integrity Officer and Managing Special Counsel. As the Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate & Commercial, you will bring a dynamic, strategic, and innovative approach, working across Council to apply a multi-disciplinary perspective in identifying the best solutions to complex legal matters. Work type: Temporary Full Time (12 months)Classification: SPL $144,271 plus superannuation Key responsibilities include: Provide specialist legal expertise as a trusted advisor to the organisation, operating as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of law, with a focus on general commercial legal practice. Responsible for leading the delivery of solutions-focused independent legal advice and strategy relating to general commercial legal practice. Brief external legal advisors, including specialist firms and Counsel, manage interactions between the external advisors and the organisation and monitor and manage legal budgets. Provide leadership and guidance within the Department and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Be able to negotiate and positively influence resolutions with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. About you To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in general and commercial law, enjoy supporting and collaborating with a team, proactively work with internal clients to find solutions, and maintain positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Essential Experience/Qualifications: Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Victoria or similar jurisdiction. Currently hold a valid Practising Certificate. Have at least 5 years post-qualification legal experience. Substantial legal experience across a broad range of legal practice areas, with significant experience in corporate and general commercial legal practice. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information in an easily understood format. Current Working with Children Check (Employee) Victoria. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! Child Safety Responsibilities We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Diversity and Inclusion At the City, we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, and people of all genders, ages, and diverse experiences. Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you! We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. Advertised: 05 Feb 2025 3:30 PM AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 16 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time View the status of your application.Note: this is not your myGeelong login. Stay up to date about job opportunities with us. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, Elders in our community and our emerging leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr