As the Legal Services Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Legal function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services aligned with organisational objectives;
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Commissioner, Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders on complex legal, governance, regulatory and operational matters;
• Lead, develop and support a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement;
• Oversee complex legal matters including litigation, tribunal proceedings, appeals, internal reviews and regulatory decision-making processes;
• Provide clear and authoritative legal advice on legislation, policy interpretation, legal risk and governance matters;
• Support the development of legislative reform proposals and provide strategic advice on the effectiveness of existing regulatory frameworks;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, legal partners, regulators, oversight bodies and industry stakeholders;
• Contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, supporting organisational strategy, culture and business priorities;
• Drive initiatives that strengthen legal capability, regulatory integrity and stakeholder outcomes;
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across legal services, systems and processes; and
• Ensure the organisation’s legal activities are undertaken with the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and accountability.

Required experience

We are seeking a senior legal leader with significant experience providing strategic advice and leadership within a complex, regulated environment.

You will bring:

• Admission as a lawyer/legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland and a current practising certificate;
• Minimum 10 years’ post-admission legal experience;
• Significant experience in a senior legal leadership role providing complex legal advice, legal risk advice and strategic decision-making support;
• Demonstrated experience working within a public sector, statutory authority, regulator, integrity body, law enforcement or similarly regulated environment;
• Experience across relevant legal disciplines including regulatory law, enforcement, investigations, litigation, advocacy, administrative law, statutory interpretation, policy or governance advice;
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives, boards, commissioners or equivalent decision-makers on complex and sensitive matters;
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing legal teams, building capability and creating a positive workplace culture;
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across government, industry and external partners;
• Strong analytical capability and sound judgement, with the ability to interpret legislation and provide practical advice in complex environments; and
• Demonstrated experience leading change, continuous improvement or capability-building initiatives.

Highly regarded:

• Legal experience within the racing industry or another integrity-focused regulatory environment;
• Experience in matters involving compliance, investigations, enforcement, licensing, tribunal processes, appeals or regulatory decision-making;
• Understanding of Queensland’s regulatory framework or experience within a comparable statutory authority; and
• Experience partnering with senior government stakeholders and external oversight bodies.

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to undertake a senior legal leadership role within a Queensland Government statutory authority with significant regulatory responsibilities.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Provide strategic legal leadership on matters of public and regulatory importance;
• Partner directly with executive leaders and decision-makers on complex issues;
• Lead a specialist legal function and influence organisational capability and culture;
• Shape legal and governance outcomes within a highly regulated environment; and
• Apply your expertise across advisory, regulatory, governance and leadership responsibilities.
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