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Special Counsel
Legal and Administrative Review Office; Corporate; Corporate and Executive Services; Brisbane
Join a collaborative team at Queensland Treasury as a Special Counsel where you will provide expert legal advice in the energy sector, manage projects and funding arrangements, and assist with managing a skilled team of lawyers.
This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver energy regulation and policy in Queensland.
• Provide leadership to a team of skilled lawyers.
• Deliver energy regulation and policy in Queensland.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment.
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/657657/25 |
| Closing date | 15-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Carol Kahler |
| Contact details | Phone: 0499 851 020 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new opportunity
Join Queensland Treasury's Legal Services team as a Special Counsel in a role where you will have the chance to utilise your experience and expertise in energy law, commercial, administrative and contract law, and project delivery. This role involves providing expert legal advice on energy matters, managing projects and funding arrangements, and mentoring a team of lawyers. You'll be working in a collaborative environment alongside the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsels, contributing to the successful operation of the Legal Services Unit.
In this role, you will:
• Support the management of Legal Services, including budget, resources and work allocation.
• Communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage Legal Services' lawyers and legal products, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Provide strategic direction on Queensland Treasury projects, delivering practical solutions.
What experience you will bring:
• Significant legal experience in energy and commercial matters.
• Proven ability to communicate complex legal advice effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions.
• Successful team leadership in a large organisation.
• Commitment to creating a positive work environment and mentoring legal staff.
For more information on the role, and how you can contribute to the team and department, click on the role description below.
How to apply
To submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:
• Your resume detailing relevant experience
• A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.
To note - The successful candidate must possess the capacity to obtain a practising certificate as a legal practitioner in Queensland at the time of appointment.
For information - the advertised superannuable salary includes a 10% attraction and retention incentive. This incentive is reviewed on a yearly basis
Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.
We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition,disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/657657/25
Closing Date: Monday, 15 September 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
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