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OverviewLegal Counsel (Temporary) role at Sydney Catholic SchoolsCommencement Date: Monday, 20 October 2025Closing Date: Monday, 15 September 2025Capacity: Full-Time, Temporary (7-months)About the RoleThe Governance and Legal Directorate is responsible for overseeing Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) legal and board functions. The Legal Counsel plays a pivotal role in managing legal and contractual risk, providing high-level advice, and supporting compliance with legislative obligations. Reporting to the Manager: Legal Services, this senior position combines strategic and operational responsibilities, including supervising and mentoring SCS lawyers and paralegals, and contributing to the strategic direction of the Directorate.Accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:serving as a subject matter expert in all aspects of school-related law, bringing deep expertise and sound judgement to complex legal mattersrepresenting SCS in legal proceedings, including dispute resolution, court and tribunal appearances, and engagement with regulators and external stakeholdersproviding leadership and guidance to the Legal Team, acting as the first point of referral for lawyers and paralegals. Youll review legal advice and correspondence, support professional development, and collaborate with the Manager: Legal Services to oversee daily operations and address strategic and operational legal risksensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and advise senior leaders, including the Manager: Legal Services and Director of Governance and Legal, on corporate governance and advisory matters, escalating risks where appropriatedelivering high-quality, timely, and independent legal advice to SCS leadership and staff across a range of legal issuesdrafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements and documentation, and undertaking other duties as required to support the mission and operations of SCS.About YouTo be successful in this position, you must possess:a minimum of six years post-admission experience in lawstrong knowledge of employment, corporation, commercial and/or family lawa commercial and strategic approachdemonstrated ability to work independently and with a broad range of internal and external stakeholdersproven exceptional communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skillsdemonstrated ability to be proactive and results-driven, with demonstrated high attention to detailproven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counseldemonstrated exceptional negotiation and consultation skillsdemonstrated strong leadership and relationship management skillsdemonstrated exceptional time management skills, ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively in a high volume environmentexperience in leading or mentoring otherswillingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.experience providing legal counsel in the Education sectorWhy work for Sydney Catholic SchoolsIn joining SCS, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW. With a unified vision and shared resources, we encompass over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities, and an extensive suite of professional development programs.SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative, and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.In addition, we offer:a competitive annual salarysalary packaging of up to $15,900 annuallyup to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS studentsongoing training and development opportunitiesdiscounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing productsa generous Employee Referral Program.Application ProcessTo apply for this position please click APPLY and follow the prompts.To support your application, you will be required to provide:your current CVcover letter highlighting the criteria above.For any queries or questions, please contact the People & Culture Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] of Commitment to Child SafetyClick here to access SCS'' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.Working With Children Check (WWCC)This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.Be seeking applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionLegalIndustriesPrimary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr