Liverpool City Council

Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitors

2 X Temporary (Until 30th June 2027), 35 hours, 5 days per week

Salary: $117,098.39 to $128,309.92 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation

Closing Date: 11 March 2025

About Us:

Liverpool is one of the oldest and fastest growing cities in Australia. We are home to the Western Sydney International Airport, which will open in 2026 and is already generating significant employment and economic opportunities. As Liverpool grows, Liverpool City Council is making best use of the available funding to provide infrastructure and transform Liverpool into a vibrant, global city of lifestyle and opportunity.

About the Role:

With all this growth, we have an exciting career opportunity for two experienced Senior Solicitors who want to take their careers to the next level through exposure to high-quality legal work in a local government context.

We are looking for lawyers who are keen to support delivery of Council infrastructure projects, including by preparing contracts and advising on procurement and related property matters.

In this role, you will be preparing and reviewing tender documents and contracts and providing advice on local government procurement processes including probity as well as advising on, drafting, negotiating and enforcing commercial and property contracts and associated documents.

You will also advise Council and staff on a broad range of legal issues which may extend to ICT projects, general procurement, WH&S, intellectual property, grants and funding, community initiatives and programs, media and communications, events, policies and procedures, planning agreements, property, and leasing.

Benefits of working at LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working from home and office.
• Subsidised parking and a location that is also close to Liverpool station.
• Health and wellbeing benefits and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success. 

About You:

The successful applicant will have:

• Been admitted to practice law as a solicitor or barrister in New South Wales.
• A current legal practising certificate, or the ability to immediately obtain one.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Minimum 5 years’ experience or demonstrated substantial practical experience in

o   Government, Regulatory and Administrative

o   Commercial and Contracts

• Demonstrated high level competency and computer literacy skills including the use of software applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Zoom, NitroPro and Adobe.
• Strong ability to advise and communicate on complex legal issues.
• Excellent and persuasive interpersonal communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to draft legal documents.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong ability to liaise with third parties including statutory authorities, other solicitors, Courts, residents, and private entities.
• Demonstrated appreciation of the complexity of local government, in particular the social, political, and legal frameworks within which it operates

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

At Liverpool City Council we know that our people are our most valuable investment.  They are the creative drive behind our major projects and their skills and knowledge contribute to our short- and long-term objectives.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.