Managing Lawyer

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Join the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as the Managing Lawyer within the Office of the Official Solicitor, Customer Legal Service unit and oversee a skilled legal team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in succession law, property law, equity and trusts, and elder and disability law. You'll represent the QPT in courts and tribunals, mentor legal professionals, and contribute to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace.

About the Role

Take the lead in providing exceptional, front-line legal support for the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as the Managing Lawyer within the Office of the Official Solicitor, Customer Legal Services unit. This role places you in charge of a skilled legal team, delivering high-quality services that uphold professional standards and support the QPT's mission of serving Queenslanders.

As a Managing Lawyer, you will oversee legal matters in areas such as succession law, property law, equity and trusts, and elder and disability law. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, legal expertise, and a commitment to exceptional service. This role entails representing the QPT in courts and tribunals across Queensland, mentoring and managing a team of legal professionals and providing legal advice ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, public sector standards and Office policies.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Brisbane CBD. Please download the role description for more information.

About You

You are a proactive and collaborative individual with a strong focus on mentoring and developing others. You are detail-orientated with a passion for customer service excellence. You have demonstrated expertise in the areas critical to the QPT's work. You possess strong leadership, strategic thinking and an ability to manage complex legal matters.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:

• Proficiency in property law, succession law, elder/disability law, equity and trusts, and litigation across state and federal jurisdictions.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment in all legal matters.
• A commitment to ethical decision-making and cultural inclusivity.
• Commitment to delivering superior legal services with a customer-focused approach, ensuring timely and effective resolution of legal issues.
• A degree in Law or equivalent, with admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland.
• Eligibility for a current practicing certificate and entry in the High Court Register of Practitioners.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic legal environment, handling complex and diverse cases with innovative solutions.
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing others.

What We Offer

• A fulfilling role where your skills directly impact lives
• Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Supportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing including support of flexible working arrangements

If you're ready to drive high-quality, customer-focused legal services and make a meaningful impact, apply today.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

Occupational group: Justice & Legal

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Government Administration

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