Lawyer
Core
Advise and represent the Northern Land Council and Traditional Owners on complex legal matters involving Aboriginal land and waters, focusing on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements for mineral, petroleum, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
Role type
Commercial lawyer (resources and energy)
Builds
Commercial agreements and legal strategies for major resource and energy projects
Domain
Indigenous law, resources, and energy
Required skills
legal drafting, negotiation, advisory, litigation, arbitration, policy work, cross-cultural communication
Preferred skills
understanding of Aboriginal lived experiences, manual four-wheel-drive operation
Technologies
legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on statutory functions and governance, manage complex litigation or arbitration matters, consult with Traditional Owners and stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC