Crown Law is the in-house law firm for the Queensland Government. Our people work together to deliver high-quality legal services that support the Queensland Government and help shape the future of Queensland. Employees have opportunities to contribute to meaningful and complex work, collaborate with respected professionals and build their expertise in a supportive workplace.

Crown Law offers rewarding careers, ongoing professional development and diverse opportunities across legal, legal support and corporate roles. Combined with a strong commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance, Crown Law provides an environment where people can grow their careers while making a genuine difference to the Queensland community.

Job details

As a Senior Principal Lawyer, you will provide legal advice and representation on a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters.

Joining the Workplace Law Team, you will be involved in significant high-profile projects and initiatives across Queensland acting for government departments and agencies, statutory bodies and GOCs, commercialised business units, disciplinary boards and tribunals and local government authorities.

Our team has worked on significant landmark cases and class-actions that are rarely seen in private practice.

Why Join Crown Law?

Crown Law offers a career that is rewarding, engaging and supportive of your work life balance.

Here's what you can expect:

• A temporary, flexible full time Queensland public sector role.
• WFH and flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week
• Salary package: $171,622.00 - $179,569.00 plus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to professional development programs, secondment opportunities, and leadership training.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and respect.
• A focus on staff well-being, with strategies to support resilience in managing complex or sensitive matters.

We Value Diversity

Crown Law is dedicated to fostering a positive and balanced work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

How to Apply

Please review the attached Role Description and use the “Apply online” button to login or create a My SmartJob account to submit your cover letter and resume.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 702707-26-Role Profile (Word, 125KB)
  
  
  702707-26 - Crown Law - Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 571KB)