Job Description
Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD - Brisbane QLD
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Are you an experienced legal practitioner looking to apply your expertise across a diverse range of complex matters?
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Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a highly capable Principal Legal Officer to join its Legal Services team. This is an exciting chance to provide expert legal advice and support across a broad portfolio of matters that contribute to the delivery of critical services and infrastructure for Queensland communities
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As a trusted adviser, you will work with stakeholders across all levels of the department, providing practical, accurate and outcome-focused legal advice on complex and sensitive issues. You will play a key role in protecting the department's interests, managing legal risk and supporting informed decision-making.
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In the Principal Legal Officer role, you will:
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Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of complex matters including statutory interpretation, workplace law, industrial relations, administrative law, litigation and work health and safety matters.
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Draft, negotiate and settle a variety of legal documents including agreements, deeds, submissions, notices, delegations, affidavits and witness statements.
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Represent the department in matters before tribunals and commissions, including QIRC, QCAT and the Queensland Human Rights Commission.




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Manage external legal service providers to ensure high-quality legal outcomes for the department.
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Build strong relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders to deliver responsive and practical legal services.
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Support the Directors (Legal) in delivering strategic and effective legal services across the organisation.
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You will bring:
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Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, commercial and outcome-focused legal advice.
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Strong legal drafting skills and experience preparing a wide range of legal documents.
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Sound judgement and the ability to analyse complex legal issues and identify practical solutions.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
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The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
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Mandatory requirements
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Hold a Degree in Law.
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Be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
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Be willing to undergo a criminal history check prior to appointment.
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Applications will remain current for 12 months.
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Job Ad Reference: QLD/*********

📌 Principal Legal Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Department of Transport & Main Roads QLD
📍 Queensland