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Do you thrive on providing legal advice to deliver results? We are currently seeking a Senior Solicitor and if you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.Work in a dynamic and customer focused teamHybrid work conditions allowing work from home and onsite working arrangementsFlexible work arrangement options are available, balance your life with a 9 day fortnightAbout The RoleExciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join a small and dynamic legal services team. As a Senior Solicitor you will be responsible for delivery of expert legal services and will contribute to the successful mitigation of risk and liability and ensure we achieve corporate compliance within legal frameworks.This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.To Be Successful In This Role, You Will HaveDegree qualifications in Law and be admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South WalesSignificant post admission experience in litigated matters and/or providing complex legal advice in a local government context.Other Important InformationThe commencing salary for this position is up to $107,705.60. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $124,786.66 on completion of assessment of skills and performance 11.5% superannuation.We have a permanent full-time position available.This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role.This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.Extra BenefitsAt Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.Other Extras IncludeLong service leave after 5 years of continuous service.Free flu vaccination program.Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations.Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms.We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program.Novated leasing partnerships.Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.Want to know more?The contact person for this role is Louise Rampling, Unit Manager Governance Risk and Legal. You can contact Louise on 0461 536 948.This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 4 May 2025.LocationCentral Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour''s drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.How To ApplyWe have put together some additional resources to help you.By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These StepsAnswer the on-line questions shown below.Attach your resume.Attach your qualifications and licences.Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing.If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr