Senior Legal Officer
Core
Provide expert legal advice and drive strategic direction for native title claims and litigation in NSW, representing the government in negotiations with claimants.
Role type
Senior Legal Officer (Native Title)
Builds
Native title outcomes, Indigenous Land Use Agreements, and government policy reforms
Domain
Public Sector / Native Title Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Native title litigation, legal advice drafting, stakeholder negotiation, policy reform, risk management, complex legal analysis
Preferred skills
Aboriginal cultural awareness, strategic direction setting
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Brief the Attorney General on native title matters, provide instructions to the Crown Solicitor's Office, represent the NSW Government in negotiations with native title claimants, prepare legal advice on native title issues, manage legal risks and policy reform
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC