Graduate Lawyer

Job Description

The role

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Build your legal career while gaining valuable experience within a diverse and dynamic Local Government environment!

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As a Graduate Lawyer, you'll support the delivery of efficient, effective and practical legal services to Council in its capacity as a local government authority. As part of Council's in-house General Counsel team, you'll work alongside experienced legal professionals and gain exposure to a diverse range of legal, governance and regulatory matters.

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This is a two-year Temporary Full-Time opportunity, commencing in February 2027, designed to develop your practical legal skills and experience while working closely with Council's Executive Team, senior managers and staff across a range of business units, providing a strong foundation for your career in law.

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Duties will include but not be limited to:

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• Provide practical legal advice and support across a range of property, commercial, administrative, planning and environmental, and civil matters.
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• Assist Council's General Counsel team with the management of litigation across courts and tribunals.
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• Conduct legal research and analysis, including preparing case notes and supporting legal matters.
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• Draft a range of legal documents, including advice, briefs, memorandums, reports and court documents.
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• Liaise and build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external legal providers and consultants.
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• Support the development of legal briefs and evidence for a range of Council matters.
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• Maintain accurate legal records and assist with the timely registration and management of legal documentation.
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• Support compliance with relevant legislation, Council policies, procedures and governance requirements.
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• Assist with communication and negotiation with members of the public and external organisations on legal matters, where required.
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• Provide general legal and administrative support to the General Counsel team.
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You will have:

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• A completed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) qualification recognised in Australia for admission as a lawyer in New South Wales.
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• A current NSW Practising Certificate.
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• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical and ethical reasoning skills, with the ability to apply these in a professional legal environment.
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• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn and confidently use Council's systems, databases and electronic records management systems.
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• Well‐developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
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The salary range for this opportunity starts at $74,692 (Grade D, Step 1) + 12% super.

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What's on offer

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• Temporary Full-Time opportunity
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• An attractive remuneration package.
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• Work/Life balance environment.
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• An investment in your career growth, learning and development.
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• Bankstown location (close to public transport).
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• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
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CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

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Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.