Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join our dynamic internal legal team! 

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice to Council on a broad range of complex and sensitive legal matters in accordance with legislative and statutory requirements while supporting the achievement of Council’s objectives and protecting its interests. This role provides support to all areas of Council operations and may include exposure to commercial law, planning, environment, property, employment, privacy, construction and governance.

You will provide legal advice and review of documents across a wide range of disciplines, draft and file legal documents, and conduct and represent Council in court, tribunals, mediation and/or counsel on litigation matters. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a range of work across our local government area as we prepare for huge growth and exciting projects, major infrastructure work and contracts of significant important to our region.

Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsels and assist with researching and preparing more complex legal matters as required, and support major projects within the Legal Department and across Council whilst building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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About you

We are on the search for qualified and experienced legal professionals looking for that next challenge... sound like you?

In addition to being admitted as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland with an unrestricted practising certificate, you will bring at least 3 years post admission experience. You'll also possess:

• Experience providing legal advice and reviewing documents with minimal guidance.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of legislative and statutory requirements.
• Ability to compose legal documents including bespoke drafting skills, and
• Quality communication skills to influence and convince on matters of specific law.
• Well-developed legal drafting and researching skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong people and relationship management skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Bring your positive, team focused drive and work with some passionate leaders throughout the organisation really making a difference to the Moreton Bay community!

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.