Senior Legal Advisor

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The State Of Queensland Full time
Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor

Join The State Of Queensland as a Senior Legal Advisor and contribute to the achievement of Queensland Police Service (QPS) strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership and manage the activities of the Crime and Intelligence Legal Services, Legal Division to ensure the fair allocation of workload, the provision of accurate advice, and the identification of opportunities for improving QPS policies and practices.
  • Provide high-quality legal advice to senior management, including submissions on complex aspects of criminal law, evidence, policy, procedures, and other operational law enforcement initiatives affecting or likely to affect the Queensland Police Service in order to minimize legal risk to the Service.
  • Represent the Legal Unit and/or the Service at court and tribunal hearings and in a variety of internal and external committees and forums where expert legal advice is required.
  • Liaise with internal QPS units as well as external bodies, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Crime and Corruption Commission, and other government and law enforcement agencies.
  • Conduct legal research into issues affecting law enforcement operations and assist State Crime Operations Command in the development and delivery of specialist training programs.
Requirements:
  • Mandatory: Admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and enrolment or eligibility for enrolment to practice in the Federal and High Courts of Australia.
  • Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to the minimal level of Negative Vetting Level 1.
  • Possession of a degree in law from a recognized tertiary institution, or equivalent qualifications.
What We Offer:

The successful applicant will be required to undergo psychometric assessment, prior to appointment. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.



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