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Principal Lawyer
Commercial Law Group, In House Legal, Business and Corporate Partnership, Brisbane City
Join our in-house legal team and provide expert legal advice across three impactful Queensland Government departments.
This is your opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile commercial matters involving complex contracts, real property, intellectual property, and more while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to strategic outcomes in a challenging, high-volume environment.
Based in Brisbane’s CBD, you’ll be part of a collaborative and values driven team delivering meaningful services to the people of Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/645385/25 |
| Closing date | 10-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Coral Winter |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3199 7223 Access the National Relay Service |
Join our in-house legal team and provide expert legal advice across three impactful Queensland Government departments. This is your opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile commercial matters involving complex contracts, real property, intellectual property, and more - while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to strategic outcomes in a challenging, high-volume environment. Based in Brisbane's CBD, you'll be part of a collaborative and values driven team delivering meaningful services to the people of Queensland. Be part of something bigger - apply your legal expertise to shape Queensland's future. We're seeking a commercially minded legal professional to join the Business and Corporate Partnership's In-house Legal (IHL) team as a Principal Lawyer. Based in Brisbane CBD, this permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support three partner agencies - Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD), Department of Primary Industries, and Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
About the role
You'll deliver technically excellent legal advice on a wide variety of commercial matters, supporting teams from operational staff up to Director-General and Ministerial level. With a strong focus on contractual arrangements, land tenure management and intellectual property issues, you'll manage complex and sensitive legal issues in a fast paced, high-volume environment. You'll also mentor junior team members, contribute to improving contract templates, and support cross-agency coordination with Crown Law and external counsel.
You'll be an experienced legal practitioner with at least five years' post-admission experience and hold (or be eligible for) admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland. You're known for your ability to juggle competing priorities, communicate complex legal advice clearly, and offer pragmatic, solution-focused outcomes. Experience in State land tenure, IP, IT and data issues or government advisory work will be highly regarded. This role suits a self-motivated professional with a collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to strategic legal services that
make a real difference.
How to apply
Submit your application via SmartJobs including:
• A current resume (3–4 pages recommended), including two referees
• A brief cover letter (1–2 pages) showcasing your skills, experience and what you can contribute to this role and team including:
o your broad legal experience advising clients on a wide variety of commercial legal issues and complex contractual arrangements;
o your experience managing multiple matters, client relationships and service demands simultaneously in a challenging, high-volume environment; and
o your prior experience in or desire to provide regular mentoring and professional guidance to junior colleagues, and support to peers, in a collaborative, development-focussed environment.
We offer:
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector
• Professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• The chance to help #deliver4qld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity
To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit:
https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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