Senior Legal Officer

The Core Capability Requirements for this role are: Provide high quality, confidential advice, on short notice to the Commissioner and other members of the Senior Executive of the Queensland Police Service on complex and sensitive legal matters including, compensation, agreements with Government and non-government entities, complex criminal matters; release, access and disclosure of information, discipline of police officers and associated legal and industrial issues.Represent the Queensland Police Service before the courts and tribunals on matters such as appeals, applications, coronial inquests and judicial reviews.Represent the Queensland Police Service before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) at directions hearings and hearings of disciplinary and discrimination matters.Preparation and attendance at compulsory conciliation conferences, and the preparation and drafting of written submissions and findings.Provide legal advice, where appropriate, to operational police officers concerning substantive law and police powers relating to investigations and police operations.Supervise and mentor legal officers within QPS Legal Services as required by the Director, Legal Services.Maintain and comply with the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.Role Requirements: Mandatory: Possession of a degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.Admission or eligibility for immediate admission as a barrister, solicitor or legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.Admission as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland at least on a conditional basis within three months of the date of appointment.Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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