Strategic Legal Director

7 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

The Queensland Government seeks a Strategic Legal Director to provide expert legal advice to the Director-General and Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

This role involves providing practical and pragmatic legal and governance advice on complex and sensitive matters, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, mitigating risks, and aligning with organisational priorities.

  • Preparing timely written advice on discrete matters for the Director-General and ELT.
  • Reviewing and contributing to briefs on legal matters and implications relevant to the department's portfolio.
  • Advising on legal development, regulatory updates, and contracts.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • A strong background in legal strategy, governance, and advice, with demonstrated ability to consider wide-ranging issues and anticipate priorities.
  • Knowledge of legislation administered by the department, with capacity to rapidly acquire new information.
  • Exceptional communication skills to translate complex legal issues into succinct, practical options and advice.
  • Agility, resilience, and integrity in a complex and changing environment.
  • Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.



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