Senior Lawyer

Senior Lawyer | Federal Government | $121,717 to $138,722
Our client is committed to enabling Aboriginal communities to succeed on their own terms. Working in partnership with Traditional Owners and their stakeholders to deliver excellence in land administration, sustainable economic development, and social advancement. Our client's mission is to form purposeful partnerships that empower Traditional Owners and support their aspirations for their communities.

Description of the role

As the Senior Lawyer, you will report directly to the Executive Director and provide timely, high quality, pragmatic legal advice to the Executive Director and client's executives on a range of matters, including legislative reform, governance, and policy development.

You will be required to build and maintain strong strategic relationships with various stakeholders to inform decision-making, provide strategic support to the Executive Director, and promote the client's business and objectives.

You will perform complex legal work to a high standard by developing and using a knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks in relation to land administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic stakeholder engagement

• Representing the Executive Director and client in high level discussions and negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.

Strategic advice

• Undertaking technically complex or sensitive law interpretation work projects that have strategic and operational significance.
• Identifying areas for legislative change and the provision of advice on legislative changes in close consultation with relevant policy areas.
• Advising on the drafting and preparation of briefings, submissions, and other material for Ministers.
• Shaping strategic thinking, and harnessing information and opportunities for the broader benefit of Aboriginal Traditional Land Owners.

Administrative oversight

• Preparing complex and routine legal advice on matters relating to client operations and objectives.
• Coordinating client's responses to legislative reform proposals.
• Reviewing and updating operational procedures based on Commonwealth legislation.
• Managing and advising on land tenure transactions.
• Managing client's compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Privacy Act 1988.
• Recording time spent on all areas of work undertaken.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in Indigenous affairs and meet the above criteria, we invite you to submit your application, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, to jobs@aarecruit.com.au by 8AM (NT Time) on Sunday, 17 November 2024.