Your New Team:With about 40 people including lawyers, paralegals and secretarial staff the Workplace Law team is one of the largest in the State. It brings together lawyers from diverse backgrounds: top-tier and national firms, government, industry andlong-standing Crown Law practitioners.The team covers the full spectrum of workplace law, from industrial disputes, applications and union matters, to discrimination and harassment complaints, to WorkCover reviews and appeals. For a Senior Lawyer, this means exposure to awide variety of challenging, high-profile matters that have real impact across Queensland.Your New Role:We are currently seeking two Senior Lawyers to join the Workplace Law team. In these roles, you will provide legal advice and representation on a range of workplace law matters. You will conduct your own matters with independence, while also supporting more senior lawyers on the most complex cases.Key Responsibilities:- Provide high-quality written and oral advice to government clients.- Appear in and instruct counsel before tribunals and courts, in both the State and Federal jurisdictions.- Draft legal documents, submissions and correspondence for a range of matters.- Build relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.- Support and collaborate with colleagues within the team, contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing and development.Your Skills Profile:- At least 4 years' post-admission experience, with a background in employment, industrial relations, or discrimination law.- Strong legal research, analysis and problem-solving skills.- Excellent drafting and advocacy ability, with tribunal or court experience desirable.- Effective communication skills, able to deliver clear, practical advice.- Collaborative approach, with the ability to contribute to team capability and support peers.- We also welcome applications from lawyers in employee-focused firms who are keen to transition to advising and representing employers.Culture & Benefits:Reflecting the rich diversity of Queensland, Crown Law brings together people from all backgrounds First Nations, migrant communities and beyond. With a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration and professional growth, Crown Law offers a rare blend of impactful legal work and a supportive culture that helps careers thrive.Some of the benefits include:- Flexible working arrangements including part-time and work from home.- Lower billable hour targets than private practice, giving lawyers space to focus on quality and complex problem-solving.- A balanced culture, many lawyers work part-time and are encouraged not to exceed their contracted hours. The team prioritises capacity and wellbeing.- Leave loading 12.5% superannuation.- Generous parental leave after 12 months and long service leave after seven years.- Discount corporate private health insurance.- Corporate health and wellbeing program.- Family and lifestyle friendly leave including an additional day during Christmas shutdown.- EAP and counselling support; and- Salary packaging options also available.Applications will remain current for 12 months.
