Principal Legal Officer
5 months ago
Your new opportunity
Queensland Treasury is currently seeking two highly motivated individuals to join our collaborative and dedicated Legal Services team as Principal Legal Officers. You will play a crucial role in providing independent and expert legal services to inform decision-making by Treasury and the Treasurer on high-risk matters and projects. This role offers a mix of general advisory, public law, and commercial work, making it ideal for lawyers with experience from government, private practice, in-house, or the not-for-profit sector.
**In this role, you will**:
- Prepare legal advice for settling by senior lawyers, and assist Treasury business groups and officers, including senior management.
- Undertake drafting and reviewing of contracts, policy documentation, and Cabinet submissions.
- Engage, brief, and manage external lawyers and barristers.
- Provide excellent legal support to senior lawyers by partnering with clients and external stakeholders to identify practical solutions for complex policy, regulatory, and commercial matters.
- Work in teams on allocated matters under the supervision of senior lawyers, with opportunities for supervision and guidance of junior lawyers.
**What experience you will bring**:
**To be successful in these roles, you will need to demonstrate**:
- Analytical writing and drafting skills for commercial, statutory, and other legal documents.
- The ability to work with supervisors to provide advice that aligns with business and legal requirements, manages risk, and considers wider implications.
- Collaborative and autonomous work style to deliver on commitments and assist Treasury in meeting its objectives.
- Effective communication skills to tailor content and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to personal, professional, and technical growth.
- Dedication to working in a healthy and inclusive workplace.
You must be admitted to practice law as a solicitor in Queensland.
How to apply
- Your resume detailing relevant experience
We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/587087/24
**Closing Date**: Monday, 9 September 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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