Legal & Governance Advisor

Tablelands Regional Council

About the position

• Support the effective implementation and maintenance of organisational Governance framework.
• Support the coordinator legal and governance in facilitating external legal advice to Council.
• Provide legal advice as directed by the GCLG in relation to complex legal matters affecting Council.
• In consultation with asset custodians, coordinate and provide for the day to day management of Council’s lease and land tenure portfolio, including preparing reports to Council and drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.
• Provide advice, training and development to internal stakeholders regarding the application of organisational legal and governance.
• Establish and build professional relationships with asset custodians, service providers and relevant external organisations and agencies.
• Provide advice and support as required to meet Council’s obligations under the external Complaints and Compliments policy and procedure.
• Conduct investigations regarding complaints and liaising with stakeholders regarding their resolution.
• Maintain related business systems and records.
• Prepare high quality correspondence including operational policies, procedures, guidelines, briefings and reports.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

1. Knowledge and understanding of how to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
2. Relevant experience in commercial and community leasing.
3. High level of negotiation and communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality writing communication including policies, procedures, guidelines, briefings and reports. 5. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
5. Demonstrated experience in complaints handling.

How to apply

Relevant links and additional information

https://tablelands.applynow.net.au/jobs/TRC997-legal-governance-advisor