Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the professional body for Queensland's legal profession, representing more than 14,000 members. Our purpose: Good Law, Good Lawyers, Public Good.
The role
We have a 12-month, full-time parental leave contract for a Senior Licensing Solicitor to join our Licensing team within the Regulation Division. The team upholds the integrity of the legal profession and protects the public by assessing practitioner suitability and managing complex regulatory matters under the Legal Profession Act **** (Qld).
This is a chance to apply your legal expertise differently, working at the intersection of regulation, professional standards and public interest, with real influence on decisions and policy that shape the profession.
In this role you will:
Investigate and assess complex matters affecting a practitioner's suitability to practise, with sound judgement and procedural fairness
Prepare high-quality submissions and briefing materials for regulatory decisions
Provide expert legal advice on complex, sensitive matters
Manage a diverse portfolio of matters, balancing competing priorities
Build strong relationships with regulators, government agencies and the profession
Contribute to regulatory policy and best-practice process improvements
Ideally, you will have:




A Bachelor of Laws and 6-7+ years' post-admission experience
Private practice experience in litigation, commercial, tax, insolvency or administrative law
Strong analytical and investigative skills to assess evidence and form balanced recommendations
Excellent written communication, including legal advice, submissions or decision-making materials
Confidence to work autonomously and as part of a team, and manage sensitive matters
A current (or eligible) Queensland practising certificate
Experience in professional disciplinary or regulatory mattes will be highly regarded
We're an authoritative voice for the profession, helping members succeed
Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and representative of our members
We're committed to leading change through our people
12 weeks' parental leave for all parents, primary or secondary carer
Listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index
A flexible, social and collaborative work setting
Please note: applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights. This role may require a criminal history check (a criminal history doesn't automatically disqualify a candidate). We may close this ad early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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📌 Senior Solicitor, Licensing (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Law Society
📍 Queensland