Strategic Legal Leader

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bebeelegal Full time

Job Overview
The
General Counsel
serves as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic legal oversight and guidance that shapes the organisation's direction while ensuring legal compliance and operational effectiveness.
As a senior legal leader, you will deliver authoritative legal counsel to the Fire Rescue Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team. You will manage complex civil and criminal litigation, coronial investigations, regulatory inquiries, and legislative reform initiatives.
This role demands sophisticated legal expertise combined with exceptional stakeholder engagement capabilities to represent the organisation's interests across government, legal, and emergency services sectors while maintaining the organisation's reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Fire Rescue Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team

• Manage complex civil and criminal litigation, coronial investigations, regulatory inquiries, and legislative reform initiatives

• Lead the Legal Services Department encompassing five lawyers, Integrity and Compliance Manager, FOI and Privacy functions, and support staff

• Deliver exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Requirements

• Legally qualified with current Australian unrestricted practising certificate

• Minimum 10 years' post-admission experience or equivalent

• Proven senior legal leadership in executive management roles delivering strategic legal services

• Outstanding expertise in complex litigation management, regulatory investigations, and legislative interpretation

• Demonstrated experience in public sector legal frameworks, policy, compliance, and governance structures

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation skills, and superior communication capability

• Strong track record building and leading high-performing legal teams

• Experience in managing Freedom of Information, integrity, and compliance functions
Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package

• Opportunity to work with a world-class fire and rescue service

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
How to Apply
Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest and relevant expertise for the position. Responses to key selection criteria are not required but may be requested at a later stage of the assessment process.

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