Job Description

SENIOR IN-HOUSE OPPORTUNITY

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Looking for a senior legal role where you can continue doing genuinely complex and interesting work without the demands of traditional private practice?

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This is a rare opportunity for an experienced workplace lawyer to join a large in-house legal team in Brisbane CBD, combining sophisticated contentious work and regular advocacy with genuinely sustainable working arrangements.

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The prospect offers:

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- Total remuneration up to $199K
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- Permanent senior in-house appointment
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- 36.25-hour working week
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- WFH and flexible working arrangements
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- Part-time options available
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- Complex and high-profile workplace matters
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- Direct access to senior decision-makers and stakeholders
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- Professional development and leadership opportunities
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- Highly experienced and collegiate legal team
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THE ROLE

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Joining an established Workplace Law team, you will work alongside highly regarded senior practitioners on significant employment and industrial relations disputes.

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This is not a traditional advisory-only employment role. You will take ownership of sophisticated contentious matters from commencement through to final hearing, with the opportunity to maintain and further develop your advocacy skills.

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Your work will include:

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- Managing complex workplace and industrial disputes from commencement to resolution;
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- Developing case and litigation strategy;
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- Providing strategic employment and industrial relations advice;
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- Appearing before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission in contested proceedings;
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- Preparing and presenting verbal and written submissions;
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- Leading evidence and conducting examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination;




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- Advising senior stakeholders throughout significant workplace disputes;
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- Managing key client relationships; and
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- Contributing to the leadership and management of the broader practice.
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ABOUT YOU

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We are interested in speaking with senior lawyers who have developed strong workplace relations and advocacy experience.

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Ideally, you will have approximately 10+ years' post-admission experience. However, candidates with fewer years who have developed substantial advocacy experience will also be considered.

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You will ideally bring:

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- Strong employment and industrial relations knowledge;
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- Experience managing complex contentious matters;
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- Demonstrated advocacy experience, including verbal submissions and working with witnesses;
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- Experience appearing before courts, commissions or tribunals; and
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- The ability to confidently manage senior client and stakeholder relationships.
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WHY MAKE THE MOVE?

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This opportunity is particularly suited to a senior lawyer who wants to retain the quality, complexity and advocacy of their practice, while gaining the flexibility and working conditions that can be difficult to achieve at senior level.

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Rather than stepping away from challenging legal work, you will continue to run significant matters, work directly with senior stakeholders and regularly appear as an advocate, while benefiting from a 36.25-hour working week and genuine flexibility.

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With total remuneration up to $199K, flexible and part-time arrangements, WFH options and a permanent appointment, it offers a compelling alternative for senior lawyers looking for their next long-term move.

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Relocation applications are also welcomed.

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📌 Senior In-House Workplace Lawyer (Queensland)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Queensland