Principal Legal Officer

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Treasury Full time

Your new opportunity
Queensland Treasury is currently seeking two highly motivated individuals to join our collaborative and dedicated Legal Services team as Principal Legal Officers. You will play a crucial role in providing independent and expert legal services to inform decision-making by Treasury and the Treasurer on high-risk matters and projects. This role offers a mix of general advisory, public law, and commercial work, making it ideal for lawyers with experience from government, private practice, in-house, or the not-for-profit sector.
**In this role, you will**:

- Prepare legal advice for settling by senior lawyers, and assist Treasury business groups and officers, including senior management.
- Undertake drafting and reviewing of contracts, policy documentation, and Cabinet submissions.
- Engage, brief, and manage external lawyers and barristers.
- Provide excellent legal support to senior lawyers by partnering with clients and external stakeholders to identify practical solutions for complex policy, regulatory, and commercial matters.
- Work in teams on allocated matters under the supervision of senior lawyers, with opportunities for supervision and guidance of junior lawyers.

**What experience you will bring**:
**To be successful in these roles, you will need to demonstrate**:

- Analytical writing and drafting skills for commercial, statutory, and other legal documents.
- The ability to work with supervisors to provide advice that aligns with business and legal requirements, manages risk, and considers wider implications.
- Collaborative and autonomous work style to deliver on commitments and assist Treasury in meeting its objectives.
- Effective communication skills to tailor content and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to personal, professional, and technical growth.
- Dedication to working in a healthy and inclusive workplace.

You must be admitted to practice law as a solicitor in Queensland.
How to apply
- Your resume detailing relevant experience

We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/587087/24
**Closing Date**: Monday, 9 September 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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