• Full time Position, Sydney Based
• Competitive remuneration + Salary Packaging
• Flexible organisation

Our Organisation  

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.  

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Lawyer to join the Benevolent in-house legal team. The initial focus of this role will be on redress and claims and mitigating risk in the management of disputes and litigation. In addition to handling litigation, you will have the opportunity to engage in non-litigious legal work, providing you with an opportunity to develop a varied in-house skill set within a collaborative legal team environment. It is desirable you are confident in navigating the child protection system in NSW.

Duties

As a valued member of the Legal & Corporate Governance team, you will:

• Use your leadership skills to support Benevolent to resolve disputes in alignment with our organisational values and in a way that upholds our organisational integrity.
• Work closely with a network of internal and external stakeholders, including external law firms.
• Provide timely legal advice to Benevolent on complex legal risks and issues.
• Assist in responding to orders, notices, summonses and subpoenas served on Benevolent.
• Be familiar with the New South Wales Court system and have child protection experience.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.     
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.      
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. 
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking  groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Requirements

• A valid legal practicing certificate.
• At least 6 years of post-admission experience.
• Strong knowledge of NSW Court system and child protection laws.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, detail-oriented style of work and an ability to of prioritise, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

Interested? Apply online today!  

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. 

Contact Marnie Troeth for a friendly, confidential discussion on 0468 722 195.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.