Federal Court native title litigation for the State. Real carriage, established team, work that shapes how native title plays out across the State.

Responsibilities

- Run Federal Court litigation with genuine carriage, start to finish.
- Lead complex matters for the State of Queensland.
- Manage native title determination and compensation applications through the Federal Court.
- Advise on connection and evidentiary requirements.
- Negotiate Indigenous Land Use Agreements and settlements on the State's behalf.
- Work through statutory interpretation questions that cut across the Native Title Act and Queensland land legislation.
- Provide mentorship to junior lawyers, even without formal management responsibility.
- Collaborate with an established team and contribute to the team’s development.

Qualifications

- 5+ years post‑admission litigation experience in native title, or a closely transferable area such as commercial, property, planning or public law litigation.
- Strong knowledge of Federal and High Court rules and procedure, with confidence tackling complex statutory interpretation.




- Advanced advocacy and drafting skills for highly complex or sensitive matters.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers, even without formal management responsibility.
- Sound judgement and resilience, with the ability to work through sensitive or difficult subject matter.
- Motivation to contribute to matters of fundamental importance to the State of Queensland.
- Comfortable operating within a structured government environment.
- Willingness to travel.

Crown Law is the in‑house law firm for the Queensland Government, acting as the State's most trusted source of legal advice and representation.

Culture and benefits include a diverse, inclusive workplace that offers adaptable working options, lower billable hour requirements than private practice, and a balanced approach that actively protects wellbeing. Additional benefits such as generous leave entitlements, health and wellbeing programs and salary packaging options are available in the candidate application pack.

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📌 Principal Lawyer (Brisbane City)
🏢 Department of Justice QLD
📍 Brisbane City