Senior Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia QLS Solicitor Support Pty Full time

Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the professional body for legal practitioners, representing more than 14,000 members state-wide. We lead the Solicitors of Queensland with our purpose of Good Law - Good Lawyers - Public Good.

Job Description

QLS has a full-time, 6-month contract opportunity for aSenior Legal Counsel to join their Office of General Counsel. The main purpose of the Office of General Counsel is to provide independent legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Council and its committees, the Legal Practitioners Board (the Board), the Society's incorporated legal practice and the Society's officers.

In this role you will:

  • Research and give written and oral legal advice.
  • Manage the Society's exposure to risk by reviewing, negotiating and advising on contracts and commercial activities.
  • Writestatements of reasons for administrative decisions.
  • Write and update policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Process applications to access information.
  • Preparesubmissions to decision-makers, government and other relevant entities.

Ideally you will have the following:

  • A bachelor's degree in law oradmissions as an Australian lawyer and eligibility to hold an unrestricted Queensland practising certificate.
  • Strong critical and strategic legal analysis and research skills with demonstrated ability to produce practical solutions to complex issues.
  • Minimum of 7+ years PAE, with (desirably) 4 years' experience in private practice corporate/commercial litigation.
  • Prior in-house experience and administrative experience will be highly regarded.
  • Knowledge of government structures and processes will also be highly regarded.

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

  • Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
  • Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
  • We are committedto leading change through our people.
  • We are proud to:
    • hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
    • be listed on Diversity Council Australia'sInclusive Employer Index.
  • Employeeshave flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note:

  • that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
  • you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
  • this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture on people@qls.com.auor call 07 3842 5978

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