Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel Role
The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the ATSI Act and subject to the PGPA Act.

The ILSC assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to realise economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits that the ownership and management of land, water and related rights can bring.

The ILSC provides this assistance through the acquisition and management of rights and interests in land, salt water and freshwater country.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee the legal aspects of the acquisitions and grants programs, including contract drafting, legal and commercial negotiations, and advice on project management.
Operate with a considerable amount of autonomy in addressing significant and sometimes complex legal or policy issues.
Apply your analytical and problem-solving skills to complex legal and policy issues impacting on the ILSC.
Provide high-level legal services regarding the ILSC's acquisition, management and administrative functions to ensure compliance with legislative obligations.
Have carriage over security and property law matters.
Contribute to the training of ILSC employees and the performance of legal employees, including contributing to the development of individuals in the team.
This role is more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to make a real, positive difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Benefits
Generous leave entitlements and work conditions, including: 15.4% superannuation on top of your salary Flexible hybrid work environment (2 days WFH) Not-For-Profit salary packaging Paid leave over the Christmas and New Year's period Access to generous parental leave Training and development opportunities Generous Studies Assistance program Health and wellbeing programs including free skin checks Healthy Employment Scheme (HES) – An annual allowance towards your wellbeing Screen Based Equipment Scheme – Includes eye testing and an allowance towards glasses
About You
To be considered for this role you will have around 7 or more years of commercial experience gained in a quality law firm or in-house corporate or government team.

You will have sound knowledge of and experience in (one of more of) Property, Commercial, Administrative and Native Title Law.

You will demonstrate the ability to develop strong working relationships with a broad range of individuals and groups, have quality drafting skills and the ability to deal with complex legal matters and sometimes novel questions of law.

You will be pro-active and timely in your advice, and work co-operatively with clients to assist them achieve their commercial objectives.

Possession of a valid driver's license is essential.