Job Description.

W&Co Search is proud to partner with Melton City Council in the recruitment of an in house Lawyer.

Melton City Council is one of Victoria’s fastest growing municipalities serving a diverse and expanding community in Melbourne’s west. The organisation is recognised for its collaborative culture commitment to governance and focus on building sustainable communities through responsible growth.

Reporting to the Senior Lawyer and Property Advisor this role is a key addition to Council’s internal legal function. The Lawyer will provide independent legal advice across a broad range of matters supporting the organisation to manage risk, make sound decisions and reduce reliance on external providers.

This is a true generalist in house role offering exposure across a wide portfolio rather than narrow specialisation. The position will suit a lawyer who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and providing practical commercially minded advice in a public sector environment.

The successful candidate must hold an unrestricted practising certificate and be able to provide legal advice without supervision. In house experience is desirable but not essential and Melton City Council is open to candidates from private practice or other sectors who are seeking a broader and more varied role. Local government experience is welcomed but not required. The organisation is open to candidates from universities, health services and other large asset based or public sector organisations where similar legal functions exist. The successful candidate should have experience in a minimum of two areas of law including property, commercial, contracts, procurement, or administrative law.

This opportunity will suit a lawyer who values collaboration professionalism and cultural fit. The team environment is supportive and considered and candidates should be comfortable working within an inclusive structure.

Melton City Council offers genuine work life balance, a values driven culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing community.

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There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:

Staff Benefits | Melton City Council

• 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year*

• 5 weeks annual leave*

• Genuine Flexible work options

• Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45

• Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs

• Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits

• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*

• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*

• Wellbeing initiatives

For a confidential discussion please contact Ashley Wilkes on 0448 007 653. For email enquiries please contact info@wcosearch.com

Applications should include a one page cover letter and a detailed resume outlining your relevant experience and alignment to the role.