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Paul James serves as Principal and Director at Operational Legal Australia Pty Ltd, bringing extensive expertise in providing pragmatic legal solutions tailored to business operations. With a comprehensive background in corporate and commercial law, Paul focuses on aligning legal strategies with his clients’ operational objectives to facilitate effective decision-making and risk management. His approach emphasises clear communication and practical advice, supporting organisations through complex transactions, compliance matters and governance challenges. Paul’s commitment to understanding the nuances of each client’s industry allows him to deliver guidance that is both legally sound and commercially viable.
Non Executive Director
RSL NSW
Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 • 2 years
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Solicitor
Operational Legal Australia Pty Ltd
Sep 2021 - Present • 5 years 2 months
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Director
Operational Legal Australia Pty Ltd
Feb 2019 - Present • 7 years 9 months
Sergeant
NSW Police Force
Jul 2002 - Aug 2021 • 19 years 1 month
Branch Official/Delegate/Member
Police Association of New South Wales
Jul 2002 - Aug 2021 • 19 years 1 month
Director
Impact Rugby Pty Ltd
Dec 1999 - Dec 2004 • 5 years
Electoral Officer / Research for Federal Member of Parliament
Australian Government Department of Finance
Dec 1997 - Dec 2001 • 4 years
Army
Australian Army
Nov 1997 - Jan 2021 • 23 years 2 months
Junior Boarding Master
St Joseph's College, Ipswich
Dec 1996 - Dec 1997 • 1 year
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History and Government & International Relations
University of Sydney
Company Directors Course - Graduate , Directors
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2023 - 2024
Practice Management Course
The Law Society of New South Wales
2022 - 2022
Master of Laws - LLM, Law
The University of Notre Dame Australia
2020 - 2024
GDLP, Law
The College of Law Australia
2017 - 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Graduate Entry
The University of Notre Dame Australia
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Majors: History and Government & International Relations)
University of Sydney
2010 - 2014
Associate’s Degree, Diploma of Policing Practice
Charles Sturt University
2001 - 2003
High School, HSC
St Gregory's College, Campbelltown NSW
1990 - 1996
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
