These are the key competencies from the Legal Professional Competency Framework for this level at Crown Law.
Litigation * Conduct litigation strategies in complex and/or sensitive matters within discipline * Represent clients in mediations or hearings for significant disputes. * Use a wide range of highly developed litigation skills to prepare and present submissions in complex cases. * Provide guidance on issues of advocacy, conduct, ethics and etiquette. Legal advice * Provide strategic advice on significant or urgent issues that require substantial professional judgement within the boundaries of broad guidelines. * Manage and review advice from external providers. * Independently identify and advise on potential legal risks and their strategic, commercial and policy implications. Legal drafting * Draft and settle significant or high-value documents. * Resolve complex issues of drafting interpretation, with guidance available as required. * Review drafting work of junior legal professionals. Statutory interpretation * Resolve complex interpretation problems requiring nuanced analysis and substantial professional judgement, with guidance available as required.



* Weigh competing interpretations and provide reasoned advice. * Apply advanced understanding of legislative process and operation in statutory interpretation. Legal research * Lead large or multi-issue research tasks to achieve reliable outcomes, with guidance available as required. * Ensure clarity, quality and timeliness in presentation of results. * Guide others in organisation and evaluation of research findings on complex matters. Client relationships * Lead management of key client accounts within the practice. * Balance service delivery with commercial considerations. * Handle difficult client negotiations including debtor management. Practice management * Coach junior practitioners in valuable file management and billing practices. * Ensure practice precedents are up to date and effectively used. * Mentor staff in ethical and governance obligations. * Contribute to improving systems and processes, recommending practical enhancements to practice management. Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/706175/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 17th November 2026

📌 Senior Lawyer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane