Deputy Crown Solicitor

Your New Workplace

Crown Law is the in-house legal team for the Queensland Government, supporting the State in meeting its legal obligations and priorities. Here, you'll join a purposedriven team tackling some of the most novel and complex matters in the public sector—work that helps shape Queensland's future. With meaningful work, structured development and strong mentorship, Crown Law offers a uniquely rewarding place to grow your legal career.

Your New Team

With a refreshed structure and clear strategic direction, the Prosecutions and General Advocacy Branch is poised for new leadership. This high-performing team delivers trusted legal services across government, including complex statutory prosecutions, Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 applications, and forensic orders under the Mental Health Act 2016. The team also handles matters arising from the specialist functions of the Attorney-General as the first law officer of the State, as well as coronial inquiries, professional regulation matters, workers compensation fraud - ensuring Crown Law remains at the forefront of Queensland litigation.

Your New Role

As Deputy Crown Solicitor, you'll lead with purpose—balancing urgent litigation demands with strategic oversight and operational rigour. You'll guide a specialist team through complex matters, serve as a key escalation point for risk, and ensure decisions align with government priorities. Working closely with the Crown Solicitor, you'll contribute to broader leadership, mentor senior staff, and build strong client relationships. This role suits a respected leader who thrives on complexity, builds capability, and drives outcomes that shape public law in Queensland.

Culture & Benefits

Crown Law is proud of its inclusive culture, reflecting Queensland's diversity and commitment to equity. You'll be part of a workplace that values collaboration, integrity, and professional growth—underpinned by a strong wellbeing and flexibility offering.

Benefits include:

o Flexible work arrangements including WFH, part-time and compressed hours

o Realistic billable hour targets

o 12.75% superannuation + leave loading

o Generous parental and long service leave

o Private health insurance discounts

o Health and wellbeing program

o Additional leave during Christmas shutdown

o EAP and counselling support

o Salary packaging options

Your Skills Profile

• 15+ years' PAE in litigation, prosecutions or regulatory law—ideally within government or tribunals

• Experienced leader, confident managing senior teams and mentoring under pressure

• Strategic mindset and sound judgment with strong experience to deal with complex and urgent matters, and public interest issues

• Strong stakeholder manager across agencies, tribunals and senior government clients

• Commercially minded, aligned with Crown Law's self-funded model

• Committed to staff wellbeing, particularly in trauma-exposed environments

• Admitted in Queensland and eligible to appear in the Federal Court of Australia

To be considered for this position submit a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role along with your CV and apply via SmartJobs - OR to find out more call Alex or Sophie on 07 3210 0992 for a strictly confidential discussion quoting reference number 1329650.

To find out more about us, visitwww.alexcorreaexecutive.com.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promotehuman rightsanddiversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 649921 25 - Role Description (Word, 1.62MB)
• 649921 25 - Crown_Law_Recruitment_Candidate_Application_Pack (PDF, 354KB)

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