Expressions of interest for legal professionals
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Job Description
Legal Professionals Expressions of Interest
Location: Darwin
Status: Fulltime / Parttime
Legal professionals: Open to EOI from all levels paralegal lawyer senior lawyer
Use your legal expertise in a role that makes a real difference. At the Northern Land Council (NLC) our lawyers play an important part in supporting Aboriginal Traditional Owners to make informed decisions about their land and sea country. This is not your typical legal jobits a chance to work alongside Aboriginal people applying your legal skills to support selfdetermination cultural authority and lasting change.
About the Role
As an NLC lawyer you will guide Traditional Owners through the consultation process to support free prior and informed consent for a wide range of land and water use matters. Youll provide legal advice and representation under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993 as well as working on Resources and Energy sector projects such as exploration and mining.
Our legal teams work across a diverse practice with matters spanning Land Rights Native Title and major project negotiations. Every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to support Aboriginal people to protect their rights interests and aspirations.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including anthropologists and regional officers you will travel to remote and culturally significant areas experiencing firsthand the richness of Aboriginal culture and contributing to generational change.
What You Will Bring
You are a skilled and thoughtful legal professional who values respect integrity and accountability in your work. You build trust easily communicate with care and are committed to doing work that has purpose. It helps to fully understand the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 and Native Title Act 1993 but you must be willing and able to learn quickly in a dynamic and fastpaced environment.
You will also have:
- A current legal practicing certificate in an Australian jurisdiction and at least 3 years experience practicing the law postadmission. (For paralegals this is not necessary)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Traditional Owners government and industry proponents.
- Strong time management negotiation and advocacy skills
- A valid drivers licence and the ability to drive manual vehicles with a willingness to travel regularly to remote locations.
Why Join the NLC
The privilege of working with Aboriginal Traditional Owners is one of the most rewarding parts of this role. Youll be part of a team that respects Aboriginal authority and supports communities to make decisions on their own terms.
As well as the opportunity to make a real impact working at the NLC also includes:
- Competitive salary and salary packaging arrangements with the provision of a District Allowance
- An annual airfare benefit (after 12 months) with a net value of $2961.
- 5 weeks annual leave 18 days personal leave and paid annual close down.
- Relocation assistance for interstate applicants.
- Access to professional development including study leave and study assistance programs for career growth.
For a full copy of the Position Description please refer to the link provided below.
To Apply
For Expressions of Interest you should provide a current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest skills and experience in line with the essential criteria
Applications are welcome at any time.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
