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SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

Adelaide, South Australia Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation
Ongoing Opportunity, based in Adelaide
A unique and exciting opportunity
Salary $130,000 to $135,000 (plus 15.4% Super)

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 water related rights can bring. The ILSC provides this assistance through the acquisition and management of rights and interests in land, salt water and fresh water country.
The ILSC is seeking a high performing experienced Senior Legal Counsel who has a minimum of 7 years post admission experience with particular expertise in matters of commercial transactions.
The preferred candidate will have sound knowledge and experience in commercial and corporate law, be a strong communicator and be able to successfully interact with a wide range of stakeholders. The preferred candidate will also be pragmatic, commercial and adaptable, allowing the individual to successfully partner with stakeholders and add value to the organisation.    
Reporting to the Group General Counsel you will:

  • Provide high level legal services in regard to the ILSC’s acquisition, management and administrative functions to ensure effective project implementation and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee the legal aspects of the acquisition and grants programs, including extensive contract drafting, legal and commercial negotiation and advice into project management in order that ILSC projects meet and maintain legal compliance
  • Conduct detailed and complex research on legal and policy matters affecting the ILSC's programs and the management of assets held by the ILSC in order that ILSC maintains legal compliance
  • Have primary carriage of all aspects of personal property security matters as well as involvement with conveyancing and commercial transactions

The preferred applicant will be engaged under the provisions of the ILC Enterprise Agreement.

For further information, please contact Trevor Edmond, Group General Counsel, on (08) 8100 7100.  (Position documentation, the Recruitment Privacy Statement and more information about the ILSC are available on our website at www.ilsc.gov.au)
 

You must be an Australian resident and a current driver’s licence is essential. 

To apply visit www.ilsc.gov.au/jobs

Applications are to include a covering letter and current CV in “MS Word” or PDF.  Further information may be requested if you are selected for interview.
Applications close Thursday 23 May 2019.
At the ILSC we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we support.
 
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