Law Society NT

Manager Legal and Procurement - City of Darwin

  • Darwin
  • Full-time 
  • $145,000

Objective:

The objective of this role is to provide specialist legal advice and services to assist City of Darwin with legislative compliance and commercial activity. This role also includes drawing on relevant skills to ensure ongoing development, implementation, and enhancement of the procurement function by implementing plans and processes to ensure compliance and a high standard of service delivery. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Provide timely and accurate legal advice as required across a broad range of legal areas, including preparation of reports and correspondence of complex issues.
  2. Assist with the preparation and drafting of leases, licences and other agreements, as well as drafting and review of contracts, documents, agreements, local laws, statutory notices, and associated documentation.
  3. Provide advice to ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 2019, other relevant legislation, regulations and City of Darwin By-Laws 2023.
  4. Coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures to effectively manage the procurement function and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
  5. Manage relevant staff to support ongoing service delivery and achieve functional objectives in procurement and contract management.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

  1. Demonstrated experience showcasing extensive commercial law expertise.
  2. Demonstrated experience managing and navigating complex procurement agreements, excelling in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
  3. Broad expertise encompassing commercial, corporate, property, privacy, competition, consumer law, and IT regulations.
  4. Skill in delivering concise, commercially astute, and persuasive legal counsel.
  5. Experience coordinating and implementing policies, procedures, and work plans to enhance service delivery.
  6. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, fostering collaboration and building relationships.

Position Prerequisites:

  1. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory.
  2. Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a legal practice, in-house counsel, a government lawyer or similar role providing relevant advice.
  3. Relevant supervisory experience.
  4. Ability to obtain a National Police Records Check.

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For further information contact Brooke Prince on 8930 0540 or email Brooke.Prince@darwin.nt.gov.au 

  • Last Modified: September 30, 2024
  • 4:35 pm