Chief Legal Advisor

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeLegal Full time $98,765 - $123,456
Job Title: Chief Legal Advisor

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Legal Advisor to lead our legal team.

About the Role

The Chief Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing expert legal advice to senior executives and managing a broad range of legal work, including statutory interpretation, judicial review and administrative law issues, corporate governance, compliance, subpoena work, contract work, anti-discrimination claims, human rights, human resources, and privacy issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Manage and undertake the provision of independent, timely, strategic and expert advice to senior executives on legal, policy and process issues, often of a complex and sensitive nature, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of departmental services, and represent the Director-General in legal matters as required.
  • Plan, organise, lead and manage the staff and resources, including budget allocation, of the Legal Services branch and manage and review the systems, including effective databases for legal advices given and requested, as well as practices of delivery of legal services to the department, ensuring officers of the branch act at all times within the ethical and professional standards of an independent lawyer, adhering to the model litigant principles.
  • Consult, negotiate and influence across all levels of government, industry and other key stakeholders to effectively achieve desired strategic directions and outcomes in relation to Legal priorities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
  • Admission to practice as a solicitor in Queensland.
  • Significant experience in a similar role, preferably in a government agency.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary package.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through our online system.

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