Albion, Brisbane | Queensland Government Contract | Initial Contract to 30 June 2027 with Possible 6-Month Extension
An exceptional opportunity exists for an experienced legal professional to join a Queensland Government organisation in a senior leadership capacity.
Reporting directly to the organisation's most senior executive and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the Legal Services function and provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of regulatory, administrative, governance, employment and litigation matters. This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational strategy, support complex investigations and disciplinary proceedings, and contribute to the effective regulation of a highly scrutinised industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Legal Services function.
- Provide expert legal advice to senior executives and key stakeholders.
- Oversee complex legal matters, including regulatory, administrative, governance and employment law issues.
- Manage litigation, disciplinary proceedings, prosecutions and tribunal matters.
- Support investigations, compliance and enforcement activities.
- Ensure compliance with legislative and governance obligations.
- Manage external legal providers and counsel where required.
- Develop legal strategies that support organisational objectives and risk management.
- Mentor and develop legal team members.
- Contribute to executive-level planning and strategic decision-making.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
- Significant post-admission experience, ideally 10+ years.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within government, regulatory, integrity, compliance or other highly regulated environments.
- Strong expertise in administrative law, governance, investigations, regulatory enforcement and litigation.
- Experience providing strategic legal advice to senior executives and decision-makers.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A practical and commercially minded approach to managing legal risk.
- Experience within the racing industry, integrity, disciplinary, regulatory, investigative or prosecutorial environments will be highly regarded.
If you are a strategic legal leader looking to make a meaningful contribution within the Queensland Government sector, we would welcome your application.
