Senior Solicitor

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join the Advice and Litigation Section of the Legal Services Branch. You will provide independent legal advice across multiple practice areas and supervise junior staff within the team.

Applicants with experience in employment law or litigation will be well regarded. The role may involve some out-of-hours work and intra/interstate travel as required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal advice to executive leadership and police stakeholders.
• Experience supervising junior legal staff and managing legal files.
• Knowledge across practice areas including employment, statutory interpretation and information release.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the Commissioner, Executive Leadership Team and SAPOL members.
• Manage legal files and supervise junior staff within the Advice and Litigation Section.
• Support civil claims, coronial litigation and a broad range of police-law matters.

Job description

South Australia Police
Job reference: 863103
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Full-time vacancy upto 24 months.

Aboutthe opportunity

A rareopportunity has arisen for a Senior Solicitor to join the Adviceand Litigation Section of the Legal Services Branch of SouthAustralia Police (SAPOL).

The Adviceand Litigation Section is responsible for the provision ofindependent legal advice to the Commissioner, Executive LeadershipTeam members and SAPOL members, across several practice areasincluding in: employment and disciplinary matters, statutoryinterpretation, information release; MOUs and commercialarrangements; administrative decisions; coronial inquests, andpolice powers and operations, including counter-terrorismlegislation. The section is also responsible for the management ofcivil claims and interpleader actions, including referrals to theCrown Solicitor’s Office and the South Australian GovernmentFinancing Authority.

The SeniorSolicitor is accountable to the Managing Solicitor for theprovision of legal advice and management of legal files, andprovides support and professional supervision of junior legal staffwithin the team. Candidates with experience in one of more ofthe practice areas listed above are encouraged to apply.Applicants with experience in employment law or litigation will bewell regarded.

AboutUs

SAPOLprovides a diverse range of services to the community aimed atproducing a safe and peaceful environment by the minimisation ofcrime and disorder. It is a large complex organisation which,because of the nature of its operations, is constantly subject topublic scrutiny and accountability. All SAPOL employees are guidedby Our Values of Service, Integrity, Courage, Leadership,Collaboration and Respect. SAPOL is an organisation with a proudhistory and an exciting vision for the future.

The LegalServices Branch is part of the Governance and Capability Service,and provides legal and policy advice to the Commissioner,Executive Leadership Team, and SAPOL employees generally.Advice and Litigation Section is part of Legal Services Branch andis responsible for providing advice on a broad range of legalmatters and managing civil claims and coroniallitigation.

Weoffer:

• Meaningful work whereyour contribution makes a genuine difference.
• Exposureto a broad range of legal, legislative and operationalmatters.
• Flexibleworking arrangements.
• Accessto a range of health and wellbeing services, including onsitegyms, health assessments, nutrition programs and FitnessPassport membership.
• A rangeof special leave options for compassionate, caregiving andcultural needs.
• Salarypackaging options.

SpecialConditions

• Theincumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibilitystatus and will be subject to a criminal historycheck.
• Theincumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remunerationlevel or equivalent.
• Some outof hours work and intra/interstate travel may berequired.
• Theincumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngageprogram.

Salary

LE4- $138,016 - $149,885 per annum.

South Australia Policeis dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with FirstNations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturallyresponsive and inclusive workplace for First Nationsemployees.

Our vision is to createsafer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect,understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nationspeoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of FirstNations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed tofocusing on the present and moving forward together into thefuture.

To strengthenour workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications fromFirst Nations peoples.

South Australia Policeis an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workingenvironment that embraces and values diversity andinclusion.

People with disabilityare strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australianpublic sector supports flexible ways of working including part-timeworking arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector isdiverse and desires to increase in diversity and to createopportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed tomaking reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-freerecruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have anysupport or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us atthe time of application.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.