The General Counsel plays a crucial role in ensuring people with disabilities receive safe and high-quality supports and services through the NDIS. They are responsible for protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities, allowing them to live safely and access quality support services. Reporting to the Associate Commissioner and Chief Legal Counsel, the General Counsel is a key member of the NQSC Executive Management Group, leading the Legal and Assurance Division to provide in-house legal services to support regulatory and corporate functions.The General Counsel must possess expert knowledge of relevant legislation and human rights law, particularly as it pertains to individuals with disabilities. They are responsible for providing timely, authoritative, and strategic legal advice to the Commissioner on critical legal and legislative issues, including strategic litigation initiatives. Overall, the General Counsel plays a vital role in ensuring the protection and rights of individuals with disabilities within the NDIS framework.