Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Legal Officer to provide in-house legal services across a broad range of Council operations. This role will focus on contracts, procurement, governance, compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.
Reporting to the Deputy General Manager & CFO, you will provide timely and practical legal advice, draft and negotiate agreements, support compliance initiatives, and contribute to strengthening Council's legal and governance framework.
Key Responsibilities
To be successful, you will have:
Experience or exposure to:
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Legal Officer to provide in-house legal services across a broad range of Council operations. This role will focus on contracts, procurement, governance, compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.
Reporting to the Deputy General Manager & CFO, you will provide timely and practical legal advice, draft and negotiate agreements, support compliance initiatives, and contribute to strengthening Council's legal and governance framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clear, practical legal advice across Council operations.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, deeds and procurement documentation.
- Support procurement and contract governance activities.
- Identify and manage legal, commercial and compliance risks.
- Assist with dispute resolution and risk mitigation strategies.
- Review policies and procedures to ensure legislative compliance.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and legal documentation.
- Deliver legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Liaise with external solicitors, contractors, suppliers and government agencies.
To be successful, you will have:
- A Law degree and eligibility for admission as a lawyer in New South Wales.
- Experience in legal practice, commercial law, contracts, procurement, governance or compliance.
- Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex legal matters in plain English.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- High attention to detail and sound professional judgement.
- A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
Experience or exposure to:
- Government or local government environments.
- Procurement and tendering legislation.
- Commercial and property transactions.
- Construction, ICT or waste management contracts.
- Planning, environmental, privacy, information access or intellectual property law.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
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Who is hiring for the Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances role?
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Where is the Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances job located?
The Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances role with Chandler Macleod is based in Fairfield, NSW, AU.
What does the Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances role at AUD 56–57 per hour.
Is the Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances role?
The Legal Officer - Procurement & City Finances position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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