Senior In-house Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Law Society Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the role

The Queensland Law Society has a permanent, full time opportunity for a Senior In-house Legal Counsel in the Office of General Counsel. The main purpose of the General Counsel division is to provide independent legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Council and its committees, the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (the Board), the Society's incorporated legal practice and the Society's officers.

Key responsibilities of the role are:

  • Providing independent in-house legal advice.
  • Conducting litigation on behalf of the Society and representing the Society before the Queensland courts and tribunals, including, responding to QCAT applications for stay and/or review of an administrative decision, applying for and responding to injunctions, responding to legally compelled requests for information and conducting matters involving personal bankruptcy and corporate insolvency.
  • Managing the Society's exposure to risk by reviewing, negotiating and advising on contracts and commercial activities.
  • Processing applications for access to information.
  • Preparing submissions to government and other relevant entities seeking legislative change.

To be successful for the role you will have the following:

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in law, admission as an Australian lawyer and eligibility to hold an unrestricted Queensland practising certificate.

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • A minimum of 7+ years PAE, with ideally 4 years' experience in private practice.
  • Prior in-house experience and administrative litigation experience is highly regarded.
  • Strong critical and strategic legal analysis and research skills with demonstrated ability to produce practical solutions to complex issues.
  • Knowledge of government structures and processes.

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

  • Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
  • Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
  • We are committed to leading change through our people.
  • Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.
  • We are proud to:
  • hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
  • be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.

Please note:

  • that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
  • you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture on or call

QLS strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of our members. We encourage people of all cultures, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

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