Senior Operational Lawyer

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $180,000 - $200,000
Job Overview
Crime and Intelligence Legal Services is seeking experienced senior lawyers with a passion to make a difference. In this leadership position, you will work in a dynamic environment with interesting operational work and involve the implementation of new powers. The role supports frontline teams to enhance community safety. You will provide legal advice to investigators, senior officers, and members of the Senior Executive on complex aspects of investigations, policy, and other operational law enforcement initiatives affecting the Queensland Police Service. You will work collaboratively and supportively in a team, receiving mentoring and guidance. Each senior legal officer leads a small number of legal officers, supporting managers and contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a specialist legal practitioner to provide legal advice and assistance to investigators and officers from other disciplines on complex aspects of criminal investigations, police powers, management and disruption of reportable offenders, and responses to major incidents.
  • Provide oral and/or written briefings on complex aspects of criminal law, evidence, administrative law, statutory interpretation, policy, procedures, risk management, and other operational law enforcement initiatives affecting or likely to affect the Queensland Police Service.
  • Undertake drafting warrants and settling complex affidavits and applications; appear on behalf of police officers and the Queensland Police Service in relation to complex applications, primarily for covert warrants.
  • Appear and provide advisory support at court/tribunal hearings as required.
  • Liaise with relevant internal units and external agencies, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other government and law enforcement agencies.
  • Provide high-quality confidential advice to senior officers and members of the Senior Executive on complicated and sensitive operational legal matters.
  • Assist in developing and delivering specialist training programs and projects.
  • Supervise and mentor legal officers within Crime and Intelligence Legal Services as required by the Manager, Crime and Intelligence Legal Services.

Requirements
  • Mandatory – Admission or eligibility for immediate admission as a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and enrollment or eligibility for enrollment to practice in the Federal and High Courts of Australia.
  • Qualification – Possession of a degree in law from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications.
  • Other – The successful applicant will be required to undergo psychometric assessment prior to appointment. Applicants should be aware they may be exposed to material of a graphic and sensitive nature. The successful applicant will be required to perform duties in locations as directed by Legal Division. A driver's license is desirable.

Additional Information

Applications remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/656513/25.

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