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Director of Legal Practice - Principal Lawyer

Northern Community Legal Centre is seeking an experienced and values-driven Director of Legal Practice (Principal Lawyer) to lead and develop our legal practice and support our dedicated multidisciplinary legal team.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the professional leadership, quality and development of NCLC’s Legal Services. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with our Senior Lawyers, the Director provides professional supervision and support to the legal team and volunteers, while contributing to NCLC’s broader strategic direction, advocacy, law reform and community impact

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provide professional leadership and oversight of NCLC's legal practice.
Supervise and support Senior Lawyers and, through them, Lawyers, Graduate Lawyers and legal volunteers.
Oversee legal compliance, risk management and quality assurance.
Promote continuous improvement, innovation and best practice.
Contribute to advocacy, law reform and systemic change.
Support accessible, effective and client-centred legal services.
Contribute to NCLC's Senior Leadership Team and organisational strategy.
Build strong relationships with legal, community and government stakeholders.

Read the full position description here.

Applications close: 5:00 PM AEST, 30th September 2026

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Senior Employment Lawyer

We are seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to help deliver the Working Women’s Centre Victoria (WWC Vic) service, as part of a consortium within Northern Community Legal Centre, to support women to achieve safe, fair and equitable workplaces.