Looking for a legal role with real purpose, variety and influence?
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The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Chancery leadership team supporting parishes, agencies and Catholic entities across regional Victoria.
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This is a rare opportunity to step into an in-house role where you’ll work directly with senior decision-makers, build trusted relationships and handle genuinely varied legal work — without the burnout culture, endless timesheets or narrow practice focus of traditional private practice.
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If you’re a lawyer early in your in-house journey or ready to move from private practice into something more meaningful, this role offers autonomy, breadth and purpose in equal measure.
Why This Role Stands Out n
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- Broad, interesting and meaningful legal work
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- Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
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- Genuine work-life balance and flexibility
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- Opportunity to shape processes and influence outcomes
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- Values-driven organisation with strong community impact
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- Supportive and collaborative team culture
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- Regional lifestyle without sacrificing career growth
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What You’ll Be Doing n
You’ll partner closely with the Executive Director and provide legal support across the Diocese, parishes and related Catholic entities.
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Your work will include:
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- Providing practical and strategic legal advice
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- Reviewing and drafting contracts and agreements
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- Advising on governance, risk and compliance matters
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- Managing disputes and sensitive matters with professionalism
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- Working with external law firms where specialist advice is needed
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- Supporting employment, property, operational and organisational matters
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- Building strong relationships with clergy, parish leadership and stakeholders
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No two days are the same — this is a genuinely diverse in-house role with visibility across the organisation.
About You n
You’re someone who combines robust legal capability with emotional intelligence and sound judgement.
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You will ideally bring:
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- Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner with a current Victorian practising certificate
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- Around 3+ years’ post-admission experience
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- Experience across a mix of legal practice areas
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- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Confidence managing sensitive and confidential matters
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- A practical, solutions-focused mindset
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- The ability to build trust with a broad range of people
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- Interest in working within a values-based organisation
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- In-house experience is welcome but not essential
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About Us n
The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst supports communities, parishes and ministries throughout regional Victoria through mission, pastoral, administrative and operational leadership.
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We are committed to creating a child safe and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Requirements n
The successful applicant will require:
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- Current practising certificate
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- Driver’s licence
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- National Police Check
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- Working with Children Check
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- Valid Australian working rights
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While this is ideally a full-time role, we’re open to considering a flexible arrangement for the right person.
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📌 Legal Counsel (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst
📍 Greater Bendigo City
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