The Department
Join a high-performing, well-respected government legal team known for its collaborative culture and impactful work. This team advises across significant, often sensitive matters involving employment and IR law supporting a mix of government clients.

About the role
This role sits within a large legal function and as a senior lawyer in the workplace team, you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic, client-focused legal advice across a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters. Your work will involve:

• managing a busy advisory and litigation practice across State and Federal jurisdictions;
• advising on complex and sensitive issues involving public sector employment frameworks, misconduct, enterprise bargaining, discipline and workplace investigations;
• supporting government clients with practical, solutions-oriented guidance that reflects broader public sector objectives;
• appearing at the QIRC, FWC and other forums as required;
• mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a collegiate, collaborative team environment.

About you
You’re a technically strong employment lawyer (approximately 4–8 years PAE) with experience in private practice or government. You enjoy complex legal work, thrive in a team-based environment, and are motivated by work that has broader impact.

What’s on offer
Awaiting you in this brilliant team is:

• meaningful legal work that shapes policy, supporting QLD public sector outcomes;
• excellent mentoring and development in a respected, high-performing legal team;
• flexible work options, including hybrid working and accrued days off;
• a supportive team culture that values integrity, purpose and service.

Interested?
APPLY now or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 1300 804 625 or email [email protected] quoting reference number 3924561. Please submit your resume in Word format only.