Intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, personally rewarding and lifestyle accommodating is the basis of a career with Crown Law. With five legal branches and 15 teams, a broad range of legal services are offered with many opportunities. You will enjoy a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions. We offer competitive salary packages and generous superannuation. Other benefits include part-time arrangements, flexible working hours, various leave provisions, telecommuting, reward and recognition programs and employee assistance schemes. Crown Law is committed to the personal and professional development of all staff, providing a number of programs to help staff reach their full potential. Our values are - Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility.

Job details

As a Senior Principal Lawyer, you will provide legal advice and representation on a wide range of discrimination, employment and industrial relation matters. You will be able to tackle challenges head-on, maintaining a positive outlook even when obstacles arise. You will be flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environments.

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: $166,623.00 - $174,339.00 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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/686774/26

Closing Date: Monday, 11th May 2026

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.

• 686774-26-Role Description (Word, 124KB)
  Role Description
  
  686774-26-Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 568KB)
  Information Package for Applicants