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Legal Counsel

Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission

About us

The Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission (ACNC) strives to be world leaders in charity regulation.  We believe in good governance, honest respectful regulations, and transparent administration.

We are proud to have a diverse workforce that understands our vision and we work hard to attract and retain talented staff, who have knowledge of the charity and Not-for-profit sector as well as regulatory expertise.  We promote and invest in a people-centred culture that models our values and understands our vision and purpose. Be part of the team that contribute to shaping charity regulation in Australia.

About the role

As a Legal Counsel, you will work in a fast-paced environment with the responsibility of managing legal and strategic risks. You’ll research, analyse, and provide timely high quality legal advice on a range of areas of law in a regulatory context, including administrative, privacy and charity law. You may also be required to manage litigation.

Your duties

  • Provide high level, accurate legal advice within tight time frames
  • Research, analyse and develop legislation, policy or regulatory reform
  • Collaborate and build relationships with a range of stakeholders
  • Develop and deliver training to staff on their legal responsibilities

Skills and experience

  • Experience in charity, administrative and/or regulatory law and practice
  • Communicate complex legal concepts to a range of audiences
  • Confidently instruct solicitors and/or counsel in legal proceedings and litigation cases
  • Qualifications in law and the ability to obtain a current practicing certificate 

Benefits

  • Attractive superannuation contributions of 15.4%
  • Award-winning and highly professional organisation
  • Contemporary workspaces and technology
  • Learning and development opportunities 

You must be an Australian citizen to work with the ACNC.   

People with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Does this sound like you?

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to click “Apply Now”.

Find out more information about us on our careers page https://www.acnc.gov.au/about/careers-acnc

A position description is attached.

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