- A permanent opportunity to undertake work for Queensland Government that directly shapes the State’s operations.
- Benefit from flexible work arrangements and a work-life balance – achievable billable target of 5 hours.
- Enjoy up to 12.75% superannuation and a comprehensive leave benefits.

About Crown Law As the in-house law firm for the Queensland Government, Crown Law offers a truly unique and rewarding chance to provide integrated legal services that directly impact the State and its people. You’ll join a team trusted to advise on some of the state’s most complex and high-profile legal matters. About The Role Crown Law's Commercial and Governance Team provides expert legal services on a wide range of commercial and governmental matters, including procurement, government funding, legislative compliance and corporate governance matters.

As Senior Principal Lawyer, you will primarily deliver advisory work on a variety of commercial and governmental matters, including government contracts, legislative compliance, information privacy and corporate governance matters. You will also draft tailored funding agreements, inter-governmental agreements, and commercial arrangements. You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team including experts in commercial and governance law and intellectual property law, and contribute to mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative culture.

Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, are available.

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

- Admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland (or eligibility for admission).
- Substantial post-admission experience in commercial, compliance or governance law, with demonstrated strengths in advisory work.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:
- Advising on legislative compliance, information privacy or corporate governance.
- Drafting commercial contracts.
- Drafting and advising on government funding agreements.




- Other areas of law for the team as outlined in the role description under the heading ‘About the team'.
- The ability to manage complex and sensitive matters.
- A background in government legal teams or private practice with public sector clients is welcomed.

We encourage applications from experienced legal professionals with 4 or more years post-admission experience and demonstrated expertise in the relevant areas of law. Remuneration and appointment level will be considered in line with the successful candidate's relevant post-admission experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated capability. Why Join Crown Law? Crown Law offers a career that is intellectually stimulating, personally rewarding, and supportive of your work-life balance.

Here's What You Can Expect

- A permanent, flexible Queensland public sector role.
- achievable billable hour targets.
- Challenging, high-profile transactional and advisory work.
- WFH and flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week and part-time options.
- Salary package: Senior Principal Lawyer - $171,622 - $179,569 plus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- 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.

We Value Diversity Crown Law is dedicated to fostering a positive and balanced work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

How To Apply Please review the attached Role Description and use the “Apply online” button to login or create a My SmartJob account to submit your cover letter and resume.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

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