An exciting opportunity to join the Department of Housing and Public Works' Legal Services team.
The Legal Services team are specialists who provide independent legal advice and representation related to the construction, commercial and public administration activities of the department and assist in the development of legislation.As Principal Legal Officer, you will assist with the protection of the legal interests of the Department of Housing and Public Works, specifically with respect to property, contractual and commercial matters.What You Will Be DoingProviding and ensuring the provision of superior level, strategic, independent and professional legal advice and documentation to all levels of the department on property law, commercial law, and/or administrative law matters.Maintaining a superior level of knowledge of contemporary issues impacting on property law and commercial law and their relationship with relevant government policies and initiatives.Assisting in the departments' development and administration of efficient and effective policy and legislative frameworks, by providing legal and risk research and advice.Liaising and negotiating effectively with relevant internal and external stakeholders on matters affecting the operations of the departments.Providing superior level independent advice regarding dispute resolution and the management of litigation relating to property and commercial law, on behalf of the departments and the State.Guiding support staff and supervising the work of lawyers where required.Application ProcessWe are committed to a rolling selection process - part of an accelerated recruitment process.
Suitable candidates whose profiles match the position requirements may be contacted for an initial phone screening or interview prior to the closing date.
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.Please note that due to the recent Machinery of Government change, this department is now the Department of Housing and Public Works.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/619118/25Closing Date: Monday, 24 February 2025Occupational group: Justice & LegalSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: TemporaryJob function: LegalIndustries: Government Administration
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