Paralegal, Law Graduate or Legal Officer

About the role

In the Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Unit, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services to PBCs relating to corporate governance and compliance in accordance with the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth), Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), Aboriginal Land Act 1991 (Qld) and Native Title (Prescribed Bodies Corporate) Regulations 1999 (Cth).

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal services to PBCs relating to corporate governance and compliance

• Support native title groups to engage in negotiations with various stakeholders

• Undertake regular travel throughout Cape York

About you

• Paralegal, law graduate or admitted solicitor

• Eligible for admission as a solicitor in Queensland

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on attention to detail

• Relationship building skills with clients and stakeholders, preferably in cross-cultural settings

• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-pressure environment while managing competing priorities

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Experience in native title, property and/or commercial law is highly desirable

About us

Cape York Land Council (CYLC) is the native title representative body for Cape York. CYLC has successfully pursued the recognition of Aboriginal land rights and native title and led innovative reform on the Cape. This includes supporting native title groups to engage in negotiations with various stakeholders, implement comprehensive Traditional Owner-led agreements, build strong Aboriginal nations through the establishment of prescribed bodies corporates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits

• Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, culturally rich environment

• Make a meaningful contribution to corporate governance and capacity-building

• Enhance your legal, leadership, and project management skills in a unique environment

• Relocation assistance provided

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV to Lindsey Chapman via ••••@cylc.org.au. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.