Do you have a wealth of practice experience and are looking for a change?

The role of Lawyer (Professional Conduct) with the Legal Services Commission is an opportunity to contribute to important work of the Commission and be instrumental in the outcomes of the regulation of Queenslandￂ﾿s legal profession.

At PO6 classification, you are a senior lawyer responsible for investigating and reviewing the more complex complaints and recommending what action the Commissioner should take, as well as assisting with preparations for prosecution or other enforcement action.

Job details

As a Lawyer with the Commission's Professional Conduct team at PO6 classification, you will assist in the performance of the Commission's functions under the Legal Profession Act 2007.

The role predominantly relates to the investigation of more complex complaints and includes both independent and collaborative work to support other lawyers, investigators, regulatory litigators and the Commissioner in discharging regulatory functions.

You will undertake a range of legal work, with key responsibilities requiring the ability to:

• communicate effectively with and manage the expectations and demands of a wide range of internal and external clients ranging from senior members of the legal profession, through to clients and other members of the public who may have a limited understanding of the legal system and processes
• assess and advise in relation to complaints about conduct within legislated timeframes
• investigate and review the conduct of lawyers, law practice employees, unlawful operators and other persons within the Commission's jurisdiction, and recommend what action, if any, the Commissioner should take
• advise, support, and provide leadership to staff of the Commission and actively participate in fostering a team environment and positive culture, and understand/value the contributions individual roles play in the success of the Commission's outcomes
• communicate effectively with and manage the expectations and demands of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders ranging from senior members of the legal profession, through to other members of the public who may have a limited understanding of the legal system and processes
• identify relevant issues in complaints and investigation matters and conduct against legal practitioners, law practice employees and unlawful operators and advise on evidentiary requirements for any subsequent litigation of the issues
• contribute to the preparation of regulatory litigation, including discipline applications, summary offence prosecutions, injunction applications and other enforcement action that is brought by the Commissioner
• discharge other duties as directed by the Commissioner and senior members of the Commission from time to time, including:
• assisting other teams of the Commission when operationally required
• recommending improvements to the Commission's policies, procedures, work practices and management systems to enable the Commission to maintain high standards of service and to continually improve
• contributing to the Commission's project, research, policy and educational activities, including preparing and delivering professional development sessions.

You will:

• abide by the Australian Solicitor Conduct Rules (as amended from time to time) and display high standards of professional ethical conduct at all times, in addition to any other professional obligations
• be responsible for a number of statutory delegations on behalf of the Commissioner from time to time.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/707155/26

Closing Date:  Friday, 20th November 2026

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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Documents

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• 707155-26-Role Profile (Word, 202KB)