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Salary: AUD - AUD per annum + 12.75% super + 17.5% leave loading

Permanent, Full time | Brisbane | $145,607 – $153,869 + Super + Benefits
A great opportunity to lead a specialist team tackling some of Queensland’s most significant property and client protection matters. Working in-house, you’ll play a key role ensuring fairness for clients (often elderly or disadvantaged), protecting their rights in leasing and property transactions, and leading litigation that really makes a difference.

The Role
Lead and mentor a team of 3–4 lawyers/paralegals at varying levels of experience.
Provide high-quality legal advice on property, leasing, and related civil law issues.
Represent the organisation in civil litigation and property-related disputes.
Manage a steady litigation-heavy caseload while maintaining 3–4 billable hours per day.
Ensure client outcomes are fair and free from exploitation.
Contribute to a supportive, ethical, and inclusive workplace culture.

About You
At least 5 years post-admission legal experience (civil/property law highly regarded).
Eligible for a practising certificate in Queensland (and High Court register).
Skilled in litigation, ideally with exposure to leasing, property,



or trusts.
Solid leadership capability with a track record of mentoring junior lawyers.
Private practice experience welcome — particularly if you’re looking to move into a purpose-driven in-house role.

What’s on Offer
Secure permanent role within a respected in-house legal team.
Chance to influence outcomes for vulnerable Queenslanders.
Litigation-heavy, diverse caseload with leadership responsibilities.
Generous public sector benefits: up to 12.75% super, leave loading, flexible work.
Part of a 12-month talent pool – opportunities may arise beyond this position.

How to Apply

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A current CV (max. 3 pages).

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📌 Senior Property & Civil Litigator In House Leader Brisbane
🏢 Davidson
📍 Brisbane