Director Litigation

Crime and Corruption Commission QLD; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

salary packaging

12.75% superannuation

flexible work options including work从家

paid parental leave

accrued time off

purchase leave

17.5% annual leave loading

health and wellbeing program

study assistance

training opportunities

flu vaccination

inner city location near public tran

Job summary

Crime and Corruption Commission QLD in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, is seeking a seasoned in-house litigation leader to manage a dedicated legal practice and drive complex investigations. Your remit includes advising on high-stakes matters and leading a team of lawyers to deliver rigorous, timely legal outcomes.

The role requires substantial post-admission experience in public and administrative law, strong advocacy Capability, and the ability to shape a collaborative, high-performing team while

Qualifications

• Significant post admission experience (ideally 10+ years PAE) in public and administrative law with advocacy capabilities.
• Proven high-level litigation experience in a government in-house setting or for institutional clients across matters.
• Ability to build/lead a high-performing in-house legal team and mentor staff toward collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of lawyers handling often complex and novel questions of law for the CCC.
• Advise on and conduct litigation to meet model litigant obligations on CCC matters.
• Ensure timely delivery, compliance with court orders and statutory requirements during investigations.

Skills

Post-admission experience

Public and administrative law

Advocacy / Instructing counsel

Litigation in government in-house

Leadership of legal team

Communication skills

Judgment and confidential handling

Education

Admitted as legal practitioner in Queensland

Job description

Crime and Corruption Commission QLD – Fortitude Valley QLD

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is a statutory body set up to combat and reduce the incidence of major crime and corruption in the public sector in Queensland. Its functions and powers are set out in the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.

About us

We 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 offer

At 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 transport

About you

The 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.