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Special Counsel (Constitutional Law)
Constitutional Law; Constitutional and Advocacy Branch; Crown Law; Brisbane City
Are you ready to step into a high-impact government role supporting Queensland's most senior legal officers? This is your chance!
- Advise on high-profile constitutional, public + administrative law matters
- Represent the State in complex litigation, including High Court matters
- Embrace balance | 6 billable hours | Flexibility + work from home available
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/639938/25 |
| Closing date | 20-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Alex Correa |
| Contact details | Phone: 3210 0992 Access the National Relay Service |
Your New Workplace
Crown Law is the in-house law firm for the Queensland Government dedicated to supporting the State in achieving its priorities and meeting its legal obligations. At Crown Law, you will be part of a talented and purpose-driven team, working on some of the most novel and complex matters in the public sector—work that helps shape the future of Queensland. With opportunities for meaningful work, mentorship and long-term development, it's a unique and rewarding place to grow.
Your New Team
This specialist legal team advises on matters at the heart of government decision-making—providing expert legal advice and representation across constitutional law, public and administrative law, human rights, statutory interpretation, and executive powers such as pardons and grants of fiat. Their work shapes the legal landscape of Queensland, supporting high-level decision-makers on issues of State significance.
Your New Role
Supporting the Assistant Crown Solicitor and working closely with the Solicitor General, Crown Solicitor and Crown Counsel, you will work on complex and high profile matters including constitutional, public, administrative and human rights law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver strategic, expert legal advice and representation, including in High Court matters.
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser on complex issues.
- Support and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development.
- Stay current on legal and legislative developments.
- Manage legal matters to a high professional standard.
Culture & Benefits
Reflecting the rich diversity of Queensland, Crown Law brings together people from all backgrounds—First Nations, migrant communities and beyond. With a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration and professional growth, Crown Law offers a rare blend of impactful legal work and a supportive culture that helps careers thrive.
Some of the benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time and job sharing, work from home, compressed/staggered hours;
- Realistic billable hours targets;
- Leave loading + 12.5% superannuation;
- Generous parental leave and long service leave after seven years;
- Discount corporate private health insurance;
- Corporate health and wellbeing program;
- Family and lifestyle friendly leave including additional day during Christmas shutdown;
- EAP and counselling support; and
- Salary packaging options also available.
Your Skills Profile
- ~ 8 years PAE with strong public law background;
- Demonstrated expertise in providing strategic legal advice and assistance to clients from the public and private sectors in the relevant areas of law;
- Demonstrated experience providing high quality advice, submissions, and correspondence in matters for consideration at Ministerial, Cabinet, or inter governmental levels;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication;
- Ability to manage and deal with sensitive, strategic and/or complex matters with minimal supervision.
To be considered for this position submit a short covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role along with your CV and apply via SmartJobs - OR to find out more call Alex or Sophie on 07 3210 0992 for a strictly confidential discussion quoting reference number 1326207.
To find out more about us, visit www.alexcorreaexecutive.com.au
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Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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