Legal Services Manager

Chandler Macleod; Albion; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks an experienced Legal Services Manager to lead a dedicated legal services function in Albion, Brisbane under a Queensland Government contract. You will provide strategic legal advice to executive stakeholders within a complex regulatory framework, reporting to the organisation's senior leadership and contributing to governance and decision-making.

This senior role requires admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, 10+ years post-admission experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
• 10+ years post-admission experience.
• Leadership experience within government or highly regulated environments.
• Expertise in administrative law, governance, compliance, investigations and litigation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience providing strategic legal advice to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Legal Services function.
• Provide expert legal advice to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage complex legal matters across regulatory, administrative, governance and employment law.
• Oversee litigation, disciplinary proceedings, tribunal matters and external legal providers.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
• Develop legal strategies that support organisational objectives and risk management.
• Lead, mentor and develop legal team members.
• Contribute to executive-level planning, governance and decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory

Communication

Governance

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

Legal Services Manager

Albion, Brisbane | Queensland Government Contract | Initial Contract to 30 June 2027 with Possible 6-Month Extension

We are seeking an experienced legal leader to join a Queensland Government organisation in a pivotal leadership capacity. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior legal professional to lead a dedicated legal services function while providing strategic advice to executive stakeholders within a complex regulatory environment. Reporting directly to the organisation's most senior executive and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a key role in supporting organisational governance, regulatory decision-making and strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Legal Services function.
• Provide expert legal advice to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage complex legal matters across regulatory, administrative, governance and employment law.
• Oversee litigation, disciplinary proceedings, tribunal matters and external legal providers.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
• Develop legal strategies that support organisational objectives and risk management.
• Lead, mentor and develop legal team members.
• Contribute to executive-level planning, governance and decision-making.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
• Significant post-admission experience, ideally 10+ years.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within government, regulatory, legal or highly regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in administrative law, governance, compliance, investigations and litigation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience providing strategic legal advice to senior executives and decision-makers.
• The ability to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes.