Director Litigation

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

12.75% superannuation

Flexible work options including WFH

Paid parental leave

Accrued time off

Leave purchase option

16% annual leave loading

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to manage the CCC's legal practice and oversee litigation on behalf of the Commission. You will lead a team of lawyers, provide high-level advice, and ensure compliance with model litigant obligations.

Applicants should have 10+ years PAE in public/admin law, strong leadership, and excellent advisory skills. The role supports flexible work options, with a focus on maintaining rigorous professional standards.

Qualifications

• Significant post admission experience (ideally 10+ years PAE) in public and administrative law and advocacy.
• Proven capacity to appear as an advocate or instructing counsel.
• Experience leading a high performing in-house legal team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and conduct litigation for the CCC.
• Lead and mentor a team of in-house lawyers.
• Ensure CCC acts as a model litigant and adheres to court orders and statutory requirements.
• Manage conflicts of interest and sensitive information responsibly.

Skills

High-level litigation experience

Leadership of in-house legal team

Analytical legal advisory skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Education

Admitted to practice in Queensland

Job description

About usWe have a vision that our communities will be safe and supported by fair and ethical public institutions with a focus on those matters of highest threat to the Queensland community. As an organisation we are committed to this vision and as such our values of people, accountability, integrity, courage and excellence underpin everything we do at the CCC.What we offerAt the CCC our people have access to a range of employee benefits that promote career development, enhance employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy and balanced work and home life. When you join the CCC you can access the following benefits:- salary packaging- 12.75% superannuation- flexible work options, including working from home- access to paid parental leave- accrued time off- opportunity to purchase leave- 17.5% annual leave loading- health and wellbeing program- study assistance- access to a wide variety of training opportunities- free annual influenza vaccination- six star rated inner city location close to public transportAbout youThe primary purpose of this role is to manage an in-house legal practice with primary responsibility for advising on, and conducting litigation on behalf of, the CCC. The role involves leading a team of lawyers who deal with often complex and novel questions of law, and ensuring that the CCC meets its obligations to act as a model litigant.For this role, we will consider how well you demonstrate the following:Significant post admission experience (ideally 10+ years PAE), preferably in public and administrative law and advocacy, with proven capacity to appear as an advocate or instructing counsel on behalf of the Commission.Demonstrated high-level litigation experience, in a government in-house capacity or representing institutional clients across a portfolio of matters. Experience in criminal law, or working in law enforcement or investigative fields, is not a pre-requisite but would be favourably considered.Demonstrated ability to build and lead a high performing in house legal team, and to guide, mentor, and manage staff and encourage a collaborative culture. Proven ability to lead a team which can work independently and meet deadlines, including those imposed by court orders and statutory requirements.High-level verbal and written communication skills applied to influence and persuade. Ability to analyse complex legal and factual issues, and provide legal advice on the most complex investigations undertaken by the Commission.Exemplary professional judgment and demonstrated ability to manage conflicts of interest and sensitive information appropriately.Please note:Applicants must be admitted and eligible to practise in Queensland as a legal practitioner.Applicants must be eligible to obtain a practising certificate. The successful applicant will be expected to obtain, and maintain, a practising certificate at the CCC's expense.Applicants must be on, or eligible to be entered on, the High Court's register of practitioners.How to applyFor more detailed information, including what is required to demonstrate your suitability for the role, refer to the attached role description. Pre-employment vetting forms a part of our selection process - you may be asked to provide detailed personal particulars and private interests information. For more information about our security vetting process please refer to How to apply | CCC - Crime and Corruption Commission QueenslandAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.