General Counsel

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) works towards justice for all Queenslanders through safe, fair and responsible community outcomes. A diverse department, DJAG provides a range of services to the public that support a fair and just society, as well as providing administrative support for the running of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Court Services Queensland.

As General Counsel you will proactively identify and manage current and emerging issues that impact the Department, engaging your legal expertise to provide impartial and objective advice across contract frameworks, employment matters, commercial and property law, major projects, litigation, consumer protection, liquor and gaming regulation, and right to information and privacy. You will bring a broad understanding of public sector administrative and employment law with experience appearing at various courts and tribunals. Your strategic, innovative and legal acumen will convey high-level advice on complex litigation on behalf of key decision-makers, including the Attorney-General and the Director-General.

You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing best practice legal services policy and practice across the Queensland Government, navigating highly complex stakeholder engagement and relationships. You will collaborate with legal service providers, ensuring value for money, quality and timeliness in all legal undertakings.

You will oversee three business units, cultivating a high-performing team culture of personal accountability with a focus on physical and psychosocial wellbeing. Your quality and timely legal advice to decision-makers while translating legalese into operational responses will be highly regarded. Your experience will reflect significant levels of autonomy and delegation, and your expertise will drive and foster continuous improvements in service delivery.

As an effective leader you will ensure a culture of respect and inclusivity, with a focus on prioritising service delivery that considers the diverse needs of the community we serve.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description at www.rebrand.ly/ERR-GC-PD

For a confidential discussion please contact Justine Eden from Eden Ritchie Recruitment on 0412 156 930. To apply for this role, submit your application via Smart Jobswww.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-546170-24 with your current resume and a 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your experience and alignment to the requirements of this role.

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The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG/us/we) have engaged Eden Ritchie Recruitment to manage this recruitment process. We will disclose your application and any supporting information you provide to Eden Ritchie Recruitment. Eden Ritchie Recruitment will also disclose information about you to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG), for DJAG to consider as part of the recruitment process for this role. DJAG will only use or disclose this information for the purpose of the process or as otherwise required or authorised by law and will manage your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. To see how Eden Ritchie Recruitment manages your personal information, please contact Eden Ritchie Recruitment directly.

Applications close at 5pm Monday 4th March 2024

Job Reference: 597105