Your new opportunityQueensland Treasury's vision is to achieve a strong economy for all Queenslanders. As a central agency, our purpose is to drive government priorities through expert advice. Our Legal Services team provides independent, expert legal services to the Treasury portfolio, known for its strategic, solutions-focused approach. We are looking for a Principal Legal Officer to join our collaborative team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer with strong expertise in contracts law and finance law. You will provide expert legal advice on commercial agreements and complex financial transactions within the public sector. We offer both 1 x Permanent and 1 x Temporary (12 months) roles on a flexible full-time basis. You will report to a Deputy General Counsel. Legal experience from government, private practice, in-house, or the not-for-profit sector is transferable.In this role, you will:- Draft and Review Documentation: Undertake the drafting and reviewing of contracts and other documentation, such as funding/investment facilitation agreements, complex transaction documents, and Cabinet submissions.- Provide Legal Support and Advice: Prepare legal advice for senior lawyers to finalise, assisting Treasury business groups and senior management. You will provide excellent legal support by partnering with clients and external stakeholders to assist with practical solutions.- External Counsel Management: Engage, brief, and manage external lawyers and barristers.- Team Collaboration and Development: Work in teams on allocated matters under the supervision of senior lawyers. Actively participate in continuing legal education and help uplift legal knowledge across Treasury. What experience you will bring:- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical writing and drafting skills applicable to commercial, statutory, and other documents.- Risk Management and Alignment: The ability to work with supervisors to provide advice that meets business and legal requirements, manages risk, considers wider future implications, and aligns with Treasury's objectives.- Collaboration and Autonomy: The ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously to ensure the team delivers on commitments.- Stakeholder Communication: The ability to tailor communication to understand perspectives and meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.- Professional Growth: A commitment to personal, professional, and technical growth.- Workplace Commitment: A commitment to working in a healthy and inclusive workplace. Role Requirement:You must be admitted to practice law as a solicitor in Queensland. How to applyTo submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:- Your resume detailing relevant experience- A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a strong candidate for the role. Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process. We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process. Applications to remain current for 12 months Job Ad Reference: QLD/672982/25 Closing Date: Sunday, 4th January 2026
