Senior Legal Counsel

7 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Building & Construction Commission Full time
Job Title: Senior Lawyer

Join the Queensland Building & Construction Commission as a Senior Lawyer and contribute to the delivery of high-quality advocacy services in administrative review and disciplinary proceedings.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services Unit. As a Senior Lawyer, you will be responsible for:

  • Delivering high-quality advocacy services in administrative review and disciplinary proceedings, judicial review, and other proceedings in the Supreme Court and Queensland Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
  • Conducting litigation matters to which the QBCC is a party, including managing a legal case load, preparing litigation plans, and developing complex or sensitive legal documents.
  • Providing specialist legal advice relevant to the statutory functions of the QBCC by researching issues or reviewing legislation and policies and offering appropriate strategies and actions.
  • Assisting in the professional development of the legal team by contributing to a continuing legal education program.
  • Cultivating effective working relationships within, and supporting senior members of, the QBCC's Legal Services Unit.
  • Cultivating effective working relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders to foster a cooperative approach to achieving the QBCC's aims.
  • Providing exceptional customer service to internal and external QBCC stakeholders.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Demonstrated litigation experience, including advocacy, preferably related to government and preferably within administrative law or civil litigation.
  • Ability to undertake legal research and analysis to produce high quality, practical legal advice on issues of law, practice and policy.
  • High level interpersonal skills including written and oral communications and the ability to apply negotiation and mediation skills.
  • Proven capacity to deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Admission, or eligible for admission, as a solicitor or barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
  • Holder of a current practicing certificate issued by the Queensland Law Society or Queensland Bar Association or ability to obtain one.
  • Fully compliant with all CPD requirements of the Queensland Law Society Queensland Bar Association.
How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a statement of suitability (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to this role.



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