About Crown Law
Crown Law is part of the Department of Justice and provides integrated legal services to safeguard Queensland's public interest. With a client base spanning Queensland Government departments, agencies, and statutory bodies, Crown Law is involved in some of the state's most significant and high-profile legal matters.

Crown Law's purpose is clear: to protect and support government in the public interest, guided by the values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Responsibility.

Why Join Crown Law?

• Challenging, high-profile legal work.
• Flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week and part-time work.
• Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% and a comprehensive leave package.
• 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.

About the role
As Senior Lawyer - Administrative Law, you will:

• Provide expert legal advice and advocacy in administrative law, with an approximate 50/50 split between advisory and litigation work, including judicial reviews, QCAT hearings, and privacy appeals.
• Provide advice on statutory interpretation and decision-making to high-level decision-makers and various State government agencies and statutory bodies.
• Represent government departments in Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy Act matters, often involving self-represented parties.
• Draft high-quality statements of reasons and post-decision correspondence.
• Manage your own files independently, including appearances in the Supreme Court and QCAT.
• Assist with inquiries and royal commissions as required.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to the collaborative team culture.

Skills And Experience
To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland (or eligibility for admission).
• Minimum 5 years post-admission experience, with proven exposure to administrative law, judicial review, statutory interpretation, and government litigation.
• Confidence managing complex files independently, including litigation under the Judicial Review Act 1991.
• Strong understanding of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (UCPR).
• The ability to prioritise work and exercise sound legal judgment in a fast-paced government practice.
• Experience with information privacy, RTI matters, or tribunal advocacy will be highly regarded.
• A background in either government legal teams or private practice with public sector clients is welcomed.

How to apply:
Click here to view the full role description and apply: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223000438

Crown Law has engaged Law Staff as its exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment. All third-party and direct applications will be forwarded to Law Staff for review.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.