General Counsel and Director, Legal Services
Core
Principal legal advisor and senior leader responsible for safeguarding democratic processes, providing expert legal advice to the Electoral Commissioner, and leading the in-house legal function.
Role type
Senior General Counsel and Director, Legal Services
Builds
Legal strategy, dispute resolution, litigation support, regulatory compliance, and electoral services support
Domain
Public sector / Electoral law / Administrative law
Required skills
Administrative law, Constitutional law, Government law, Regulatory compliance, Litigation management, Solicitor-advocate experience, Crisis management, Risk management, Public administration, Legislative reform
Preferred skills
Electoral management body experience, Government policy environment experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide independent legal advice to senior leaders; Lead the legal team and oversee legal strategy; Manage disputes, litigation, and external counsel; Support electoral services and regulatory enforcement; Deputise for the Assistant Commissioner during elections; Negotiate complex commercial matters.
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership