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Principal Legal Officer, Legal Services

3 months ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Energy and Public Works Full time

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing and ensuring the provision of superior level strategic, independent and professional legal advice and documentation to all levels of the department on administrative law and litigation matters. Providing superior level independent advice regarding dispute resolution and the management of litigation matters on behalf of the department and the State
  • May involve attendance and representation in courts, QCAT, tribunals and commissions, drafting and settling court documents and submissions and advising on matters including liability and quantum advice/s
  • Maintaining a superior level of knowledge of contemporary issues impacting on administrative law and litigation matters and their relationship with relevant government objectives, policies and initiatives
  • Liaising and negotiating with relevant internal and external stakeholders on legal matters affecting the operations of the department
  • The role may involve, from time to time, advising on the development of legislation, review of discussion papers and policy papers, working as part of a broader team on projects, and guiding the department about the implications of certain policy positions. Informally guiding and assisting with the development of more junior lawyers and working collaboratively with administrative support staff
  • Other duties as directed.

Mandatory requirements:

  • Been admitted or be eligible for immediate admission as a legal practitioner by the Supreme Court of Queensland

Technical / operational expertise:

  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in contemporary administrative law and litigation. Superior communication and relationship management skills
Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/497268/23

Closing Date:
Tuesday, 11 July 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.