- Opportunity to lead legal
services
- Opportunity to drive
positive change
- Competitive
salary package
About the company
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful
impact within an innovative, community-focused local government organisation?
With a newly appointed General Manager, we are
seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Counsel to join our
executive team to lead our legal function and provide expert advice across all
areas of council operations. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is
a key leadership role ensuring that the organisation operates within a strong
legal and governance framework.
Located
on Sydney’s lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs offer a vibrant and diverse
village atmosphere. Recently recognised as Australia’s Most Liveable Community,
Lane Cove Council is guided by the principles of community, creativity,
sustainability and best value. These values underpin our vision for a
connected, inclusive and sustainable community
About the role
The
General Counsel will be integral in providing strategic direction, leadership,
accountability and oversight of Council’s legal service. This new position is integral
in providing legal strategy and services to meet the expectations of the
Council, Executive Leadership team and staff related to legal, governance and
risk matter to support sound decision making.
The
General Counsel will also ensure that decisions, policies and operations comply
with relevant legislation and to minimise legal and regulatory risk.
About you
The
successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Law
- Admitted or eligibility for admission as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
- Substantial legal experience, preferably in commercial, property, local government and/or planning law or experience as an in-house counsel or government lawyer.
- Experience in the development of legal strategies and protocols.
- Ability to contribute to policy development and change management decisions and implement action.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trusted relationships and influence at all levels.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion, confidentiality, and political acumen.
- High-level analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on outcomes and innovation.
- Well-developed analytical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
What we offer
- Extensive career
development and training opportunities.
- Varied lifestyle benefits programs including:
- flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
- an employee wellness
program and discounted gym memberships
- The convenience of being close to shops, cafes,
an aquatic centre and a gym.
How to apply:
Please click on “Apply now” and complete
the information requested. Applications should include a resume, cover letter
and answers to the online questions.
For further information about the role,
please contact Louise Kerr, General Manager of Lane Cove Council on (02) 9911
3541.
Note: This position is subject to a
National Police Check.
Salary range:
Your skills will be recognised with an attractive salary package
of around $270k (including super).
Closing date:
Applications close Sunday 19 April 2026
- Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
