Legal Services Manager
Core
Lead the Legal Services function and provide strategic legal advice to executive stakeholders within a Queensland Government organisation.
Role type
Senior legal services manager (government)
Builds
Legal strategies, governance frameworks, and risk management outcomes for the organisation
Domain
Public sector / Government / Regulatory law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal practitioner admission (Australia), Administrative law, Governance, Compliance, Litigation, Investigations, Employment law, Strategic planning, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in highly regulated environments, Executive stakeholder management
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Legal Services function, Provide expert legal advice to executive leadership, Manage complex legal matters across regulatory, administrative, governance and employment law, Oversee litigation, disciplinary proceedings, tribunal matters and external legal providers, Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements, Develop legal strategies that support organisational objectives and risk management, Lead, mentor and develop legal team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities