Legal Counsel

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a permanent full time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

THE ROLE

The role of Legal Counsel will work with the General Counsel and Company Secretary to provide comprehensive legal support to BSL. This role requires a proactive approach to legal issues, ensuring that the dynamic organisation operates within the legal framework, while effectively advancing its charitable objectives.

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues, including contracts, grants, employment law, Aged Care, Disability Services, community programs, fundraising and compliance with non-profit laws.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts.
• Assist with implementation of the organisation wide contract management system.
• Assist business units across the organisation to understand and monitor compliance obligations, utilising LexisNexis compliance software.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in laws.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to address legal questions and provide guidance.
• Provide training and resources to staff on contracting and compliance matters.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Current legal practising certificate in Victoria
• Highest standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Strong writing skills and ability to compose and present clear correspondence
• Effective verbal, interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with staff across all levels in the organisation, including external stakeholders
•  Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Capacity to maintain a high degree of discretion and exercise sound judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Sandali Gamage Don on sandali.gamagedon@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close: Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11.55 pm

We are an EEO employer and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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