Principal Legal Officer
vor 1 Tag
Legal Officer Grade 6 starting at $ Super and leave entitlements Temporary opportunity up to 30 June 2028 Location -Sydney or surrounds location or ability to travel to Sydney regularly for Court as required. About the Role As a Principal Legal Officer in DPIRD youll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a supportive work environment. We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to help you thrive. Responsibilities Provide expert legal services and advice in relation to litigation and to support strategic decision-making. Supervise and mentor legal staff to ensure quality service delivery. Draft and review legal documents including advice Court documents and briefs. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proactively manage legal risks and develop solutions. Qualifications Demonstrated expertise and experience conducting and managing criminal litigation at a senior level including court appearances and instructing Counsel. Excellent oral and written communication analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate with senior executives write clear and succinct advice manage multiple stakeholders and complex legal issues. Demonstrated leadership experience including managing workloads supervising other staff and managing the litigation process from strategy to resolution. The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment to proactively drive priorities and to share expertise and lessons learned to uplift skill and knowledge across the branch and Department. A current NSW practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain). Minimum of 5 years post admission legal experience. Work health and safety litigation expertise highly regarded. Sydney or surrounds location or ability to travel to Sydney regularly as required. Applying Submit your current Resume / CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why you’re interested in this opportunity with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. For enquiries please contact Melody Valentine, Principal Legal Officer, via or on. Applications close: Thursday 16 October : 55pm Additional Information The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other assessments as required. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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