Legal Practice Manager (Native Title & Litigation) - Northern Land Council
- Darwin
- Full time
- Salary minimum $170K plus superannuation (Negotiable)
About the Role
As the Legal Practice Manager (Native Title and Litigation) of the Northern Land Council (NLC), you will play a key role in the delivery of culturally competent legal services to the NLC and its constituents to secure, protect and advance native title rights over land, sea and waters. With support from the senior legal leadership team, you’ll lead a team of lawyers passionate about seeking justice for native title holders.
This role will collaborate with external legal counsel on complex litigation cases, coordinate with other legal practice managers to enhance operational efficiency, and prepare budgets and funding applications. Additionally, the position will provide advice on governance requirements, review operational policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with reporting obligations.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Law or equivalent and admission to legal practice in a Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia.
- At least five (5) years post‐admission experience in native title, resources and energy, litigation, corporate and commercial or environment and planning law.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) NTA and the laws affecting the NLC and its constituents.
- High level cross-cultural, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively liaise, engage and coordinate across an array of stakeholders (internal, traditional owners and external organisation) to build productive working relationships.
- Minimum of three (3 years) experience in the management and development of a small team.
- Sound time management and organisational skills, including a demonstrated capacity to perform under pressure, effectively manage a busy workload, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to progress complex matters and operate under broad direction with a high level of day‐to‐day autonomy.
- Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft.
Desirable Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the lived experiences of Aboriginal people in the NLC region.
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Applications for this vacany close on Monday, 6 May 2024.
For further information please contact Tamara Cole on 0458 304 612.