Legal Officer - Perth, Australia - McKenna & Associates

Description

The Role

You will be joining a vibrant government council in a newly-created role as part of the in-house legal advisory team, reporting to the General Counsel (with accessibility to the CEO).

The role has a large portfolio of contract management and the drafting of tender submissions.

It also delves into the world of property and leasing, with a strong focus on compliance and the legal requirements in civil prosecutions.

Applicants wishing to step out of private practice with a solid grasp of contract law, commerciality and compliance in business dealings, are strongly encouraged to apply.

About You
We welcome expressions of interest from applicants with the following skill set:

• 2-5+ Years PAE across contract law, property law, commercial drafting and compliance (with exposure to government clients being desirable, but not essential).
• You will be eligible to work and to practice law in Australia.
• Strong research, technical drafting and advisory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry experts.
• Resilience and a commitment to provide exceptional levels of service to a local community and service providers.
• Able to work autonomously whilst having a collaborative attitude in team environments.

The Drawcard

You will have the ability to assist in matters and projects that make a community contribution and a visible change.

This role has heart

Competitive remuneration is on offer.