Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Legal Advisor to join the Corporate & Governance Division at one of the local councils. This will be a three-month contract Full-time role. Reporting to the Manager Governance Strategy & Risk, the Leagal Advisor will be responsible to protect the interests of the City by providing timely and pragmatic legal advice and support to the organisation. Provide specialist, high-quality, legal expertise to the City, operating as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of Responsibilities:Provide legal advice on complex areas of law relevant to local government.Provide advice on the interpretation and application of the Local Government Act 1995 and subsidiary legislation.Coordinate drafting and review of the Citys Local Laws and manage associated Parliamentary processes.Represent the City in legal disputes as relationships with external legal providers.Provide advice and assistance with the Citys legislative and contractual and review Council Policies and Procedures as and review contracts and tender documentation as and review leases, licences and other agreements.Conduct internal reviews of decisions made under freedom of information legislation.POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Essential):Possession of a qualification in law and a current Practising Certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western experience in the provision of legal advice in the areas of contract, planning and environmental law.Demonstrated recent experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and ability to handle political, confidential, and sensitive matters appropriately.Desirable:Previous experience in Local Government, including an understanding of local government operations and the relevant legislative.Previous experience in legislation applicable to residential tenancies, commercial tenancies and retirement villages.Previous experience in undertaking continuous improvement activities, including exposure to the Australian Business Excellence Framework, Quality Assurance, ISO Standards, process improvement and auditing activities. 60AUD Australia - WAPerthFremantle & Southern SuburbsPerth6000
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Legal Advisor
1. Governance, Strategy & Risk
2. Contract Full time
3. $ hour plus Super
Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Legal Advisor to join the Corporate & Governance Division at one of the local councils. This will be a three-month contract Full-time role. Reporting to the Manager Governance Strategy & Risk, the Leagal Advisor will be responsible to protect the interests of the City by providing timely and pragmatic legal advice and support to the organisation. Provide specialist, high-quality, legal expertise to the City, operating as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of law.
Key Responsibilities:
4. Provide legal advice on complex areas of law relevant to local government.
5. Provide advice on the interpretation and application of the Local Government Act 1995 and subsidiary legislation.
6. Coordinate drafting and review of the Citys Local Laws and manage associated Parliamentary processes.
7. Represent the City in legal disputes as required.
8. Manage relationships with external legal providers.
9. Provide advice and assistance with the Citys legislative and contractual compliance.
10. Draft and review Council Policies and Procedures as required.
11. Draft and review contracts and tender documentation as required.
12. Draft and review leases, licences and other agreements.
13. Conduct internal reviews of decisions made under freedom of information legislation.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Essential):
14. Possession of a qualification in law and a current Practising Certificate from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
15. Recent experience in the provision of legal advice in the areas of contract, planning and environmental law.
16. Demonstrated recent experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and leases.
17. Proven ability to handle political, confidential, and sensitive matters appropriately.
Desirable:
18. Previous experience in Local Government, including an understanding of local government operations and the relevant legislative.
19. Previous experience in legislation applicable to residential tenancies, commercial tenancies and retirement villages.
20. Previous experience in undertaking continuous improvement activities, including exposure to the Australian Business Excellence Framework, Quality Assurance, ISO Standards, process improvement and auditing activities.
Recruitment Kit: At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and inclusive workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.
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