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$123,403 + 12% super + salary packaging up to $31,800Relocation assistance + housing support + remote area allowanceLive and work in Broome one of Australias most culturally rich and beautiful regionsAbout the BenefitsAs the successful candidate, youll enjoy a competitive salary of $123,403 (negotiable based on experience), along with:12% superannuationSalary packaging up to $31,8005 weeks of annual leave with leave loadingRelocation assistance (up to $6,000)Subsidised housing allowance (Up to $700 rent OR up to $400 towards mortgage fortnightly)Remote area allowance (With dependents: $4196 annual pro rata OR Without dependents: $1000 annual pro rata)Professional development supportA culturally respectful, valuesled team environmentUnique opportunity to live and work in the KimberleyAbout the OpportunityWere looking for a fulltime Senior Lawyer to join our team in Broome, Western Australia.Reporting to the Deputy Principal Lawyer, this is a vital role delivering legal services in native title, Aboriginal cultural heritage, and Indigenous governance. Youll work closely with Traditional Owners, PBCs, and native title parties to uphold their rights and build longterm capacity.Key responsibilities include:Providing advice on native title claims, compensation, and land use agreementsRepresenting clients in the Federal Court and National Native Title TribunalAdvising on cultural heritage and corporate governanceFacilitating meetings with clients, directors, and claim groupsMentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team developmentEnsuring compliance with the Native Title Act, Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth), and relevant lawsCollaborating with interdisciplinary teams across heritage and future actsAbout YouTo be considered, youll need to be admitted (or immediately eligible for admission) as a barrister or solicitor in the Supreme Court of WA and the High Court of Australia. A minimum of five years'' legal experience is highly regarded.The ideal candidate will have:Experience in native title, cultural heritage, or environmental lawLitigation experience in the Federal CourtLegal advisory work in governance, land use, or miningExperience with Indigenous corporations or PBC governanceCultural competency and community engagement capabilityExperience mentoring junior legal professionalsA strong commitment to Aboriginal justice and equityAbout Kimberley Land CouncilJoin the Kimberley Land Council (KLC), a peak Indigenous organisation committed to empowering Kimberley Aboriginal people. Founded in 1978, KLC works tirelessly across the Kimberley region to achieve native title recognition, deliver environmental and cultural land management, and build sustainable, culturallyled enterprises.Our mission is to support Traditional Owners to get back country, look after country, and get control of the future. We do this through collaborative legal work, strong corporate governance, and environmental programs including carbon and fire projects, the Kimberley Ranger Network, and our pioneering TwoWay Science initiatives.As part of our team, youll help uphold Indigenous rights and contribute to tangible outcomes for communityled aspirations across Country.For more information, please visit: www.klc.org.auReady to Apply?If you''re passionate about supporting Traditional Owners and making a difference, we want to hear from you.Apply now and contribute to a movement protecting Country, culture, and community. #J-18808-Ljbffr