Senior Lawyer

14 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Our team provides a full range of legal services and is uniquely positioned to work on some of the most interesting and challenging matters across the Queensland Government. We are proud of our equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture. Our lawyers are customer-focused, performance-driven, and supported with flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work–life balance.

As a Senior Lawyer, you will be responsible for managing allocated legal requests within agreed timeframes, working collaboratively with clients and collegiately with other lawyers. You will also provide support through briefing external lawyers where required, all under the guidance and supervision of a Principal Lawyer or Senior Principal Lawyer. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

  • A Bachelor of Laws degree and admission, or eligibility for immediate admission, as a barrister, solicitor or legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
  • Minimum 3 years post admission experience, preferably in the practice area highlighted below, noting successful applicants will be required to assist the workload of other streams from time to time:
  • Public and administrative law, human rights, health regulatory, and knowledge of the Queensland Health portfolio legislation
  • Workplace, industrial relations and WHS
  • Health and other information management (including confidentiality, privacy and information access schemes)
  • Litigation in Courts and Tribunals, alternative dispute resolution, commissions of inquiry and coronial inquests
  • Corporate and commercial law (including contract drafting and negotiation; procurement; ICT; clinical research; IP; construction; infrastructure and other major projects; joint venture advisory; property; funding; insurance)

The role primarily involves providing advice with respect to enforcement activities and conducting prosecutions under the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and related legislation. As such, prior regulatory / prosecutions experience will be favourably regarded.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave and reproductive health leave

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, please reach out to the hiring manager.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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