Principal Legal Officer
vor 3 Wochen
Principal Legal Officer Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business Join our dynamic Legal Services team as a Principal Legal Officer. This opportunity allows you to advise on a broad and stimulating mix of matters—spanning contracts, intellectual property, workplace and employment law, regulatory compliance, disputes, right to information and privacy.In this influential role, you’ll provide trusted, independent legal advice that supports the department’s strategic priorities and drives meaningful change across Queensland’s public sector.Take the next step in your legal career and apply today Your Responsibilities Provide strategic, independent and professional legal advice and documentation to all levels of the department with focus on commercial and public law matters (contracts, IP, workplace, employment, regulatory compliance, disputes, right to information, privacy). Ensure contemporary legal issues are identified and applied effectively when advising on government policies and initiatives. Facilitate and manage development of efficient policy and legislative frameworks for the department. Lead projects in research, policy development, legislative development and evaluation activities, in accordance with best practice. Develop professional, positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders such as Crown Law and legal panel firms. What We Are Looking For Ability to provide high‑level strategic independent professional legal advice to executive officers on complex commercial law matters. Capacity to manage legal projects within agreed timeframes and requirements. Well‑developed research, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to communicate orally and in writing and network across all levels of government and industry. Comprehensive understanding or quick acquisition of issues and emerging trends relevant to the department and implications for government legal practice in commercial law. Willingness to work in a dynamic team, support team members and broader department work. Prior government experience is not essential; candidates with broad commercial law experience, ideally in a private law firm, are welcome. We celebrate diversity and invite applications from all backgrounds. For further information about this opportunity and how to apply, please see the attached Role Description. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Closing Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 Job Information Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Legal Industry: Government Administration Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Principal Legal Officer
vor 3 Wochen
City of Brisbane, Österreich Queensland Corrective Services VollzeitPrincipal Legal Officer – Queensland Corrective Services The purpose of the Policy and Legal Command is to establish and provide effective organisation-wide legal strategies, frameworks and advice, reflective of wider Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) operational policy development, service requirements and strategic direction. Legal Strategy and...
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Principal Legal Officer
vor 2 Wochen
City of Brisbane, Österreich Queensland Government VollzeitPrincipal Legal Officer Join our dynamic Legal Services team at the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business as a Principal Legal Officer. This is your opportunity to advise on a broad and stimulating mix of matters—spanning contracts, intellectual property, workplace and employment law, regulatory compliance, disputes,...
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Principal Legal Officer
vor 2 Wochen
City of Brisbane, Österreich Queensland Corrective Services Vollzeit| | || --- | --- || Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |The primary accountabilities of the Principal Legal Officer include:* Provide authoritative legal advice (both written and oral) in the various practice areas listed above and in relation to QCS activities which may involve contentious issues, often of a complex and sensitive nature, the subject...
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Principal Legal Officer
vor 4 Wochen
City of Brisbane, Österreich Queensland Government Vollzeit2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Principal Legal Officer is responsible for providing high quality legal services and conducting litigation on behalf of the Health Ombudsman. This role deals with the more complex and urgent matters, provides guidance, and mentoring to more junior legal officers, and assists the Directors in the Legal Services...
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Principal Legal Officer
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Deputy Principal Legal Officer
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Senior Legal Leader — Deputy Principal
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Legal Officer
vor 4 Wochen
City of Brisbane, Österreich Queensland Corrective Services VollzeitLegal Officer Queensland Corrective Services We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic and proactive junior lawyer to work as part of our dynamic team. Working in a team with a Legal Officer, Senior Legal Officers and a Principal Legal Officer, the Junior Legal Officer role is varied and may include administrative law and statutory interpretation,...
