Senior Knowledge Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Empire Group Full time
Senior Knowledge Lawyer

Fixed Term Temporary - 12 Months | Brisbane CBD

Shape the Future of Legal Knowledge within this Qld Government Department

Working in the in-house legal firm for the Queensland Government, we are offering a rare blend of meaningful legal work, professional growth, and a supportive workplace culture.

We are seeking a Senior Knowledge Lawyer to join on a 12-month fixed term basis .

This autonomous role is ideal for a qualified lawyer with a strong background in personal injury law, a passion for innovation, and a drive to improve legal practice through knowledge management. You'll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, IT specialists, and legal professionals to develop and implement a new Knowledge Management Strategy that enhances efficiency and consistency across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and update a suite of legal precedents.
- Collaborate with lawyers to capture key knowledge throughout client engagements.
- Maintain and manage internal knowledge repositories and databases.
- Deliver training to legal staff on precedent use and knowledge systems.
- Monitor legislative and industry developments to inform practice updates.
- Manage standard form contracts, including Australian Standards Contracts.

About You

You are:

- A qualified lawyer with 6+ years' experience.
- Solutions-focused and capable of driving initiatives.
- Skilled in legal drafting, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Tech-savvy, with experience or willingness to learn systems like Visualfiles and SharePoint.
- Familiar with legal research and business intelligence platforms.
- A collaborative team player with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Why Qld Government ?

- Work on high-profile matters that shape Queensland's future.
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
- Be part of a team that values integrity, excellence, respect, and responsibility.
- Access strong support mechanisms to manage exposure to vicarious trauma.

Apply Today

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Alison Crowther

Ref No: 28725
Email: alison.crowther@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0411 640 902

Alison Crowther is a Partner and Professional Legal Recruiter at empire group. She has over 20 years recruitment experience and is highly equipped at matching professionals to the right organisation. If this role doesn't suit you, reach out today and using her well established network, can connect you with the right opportunity.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

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