Join the Official Solicitor, Corporate Legal Services division at the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as a Principal Lawyer within the property law and leasing team and play an integral role in advising the QPT and government clients on property, leasing, and complex commercial matters. This is your chance to deliver high-level, impactful legal services where your expertise will directly support decision-making. Reporting to the Managing Lawyer, you’ll be trusted to work with independence, provide authoritative advice, and ensure excellence in legal service delivery.

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About the role

As the Principal Lawyer within the Property Law and Leasing team, you'll be a trusted legal advisor to the Public Trustee, the Official Solicitor Corporate Legal Services, staff and a range of government clients. Working with autonomy and authority, you will:

• Provide high-level legal advice and services across property, leasing, and commercial law in line with legislation, professional standards, and QPT policies.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and professional representation of the Office.
• Oversee and mentor other lawyers to support delivery of efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality legal outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including contributing to the promotion and marketing of the Office's services to government stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained in compliance with legal, professional, and public sector requirements.

This is an exciting temporary full-time opportunity based in our Brisbane CBD location. Please download the role description for more information.

About you

You're a senior lawyer with a proven track record of success in property and commercial law, comfortable managing complex matters with minimal supervision. You'll thrive in an advisory role where your expertise influences decision-making and where client service is paramount.

To succeed, you will bring:

• Substantial post-admission experience in property, leasing, and commercial law.
• Strong knowledge of key legislation including the Property Law Act 1974, Land Title Act 1994, Trusts Act 1973, and related Commonwealth Acts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Experience in building trusted relationships with government and external stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities, including the ability to oversee and mentor other legal professionals.

Step into a role where your expertise in property and commercial law directly supports government decision-making and impacts communities across Queensland.

What we offer

• Autonomy and direct client contact.
• Engage in meaningful and high value legal work.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Supportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing, including support of flexible working arrangements.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information in your application:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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

• PO5 - Principal Lawyer (PDF, 358KB)
  Role Description