Lawyer - Part-time

Join our dynamic team as a Lawyer within the Corporate Legal Services team at the Office of the Official Solicitor to the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) The successful applicant will be an integral part of a medium sized legal team who provide property law services (primarily in the area of leasing). The team performs leasing and other property related transactional work on behalf of various Queensland Government departments, which is both high value and high volume, as well as providing property law services to the QPT. You will get to work with an experienced and supportive team, liaise directly with clients, and develop expertise in key legislation. If you enjoy leasing work, have a high level of productivity and attention to detail and you are looking for work life balance rarely found outside of government employment, then this role is perfect for you.

About The Role
The Property Law and Leasing team sits within the Office of the Official Solicitor (Corporate Legal Services), which is a part of the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT). The successful candidate will perform work as a PO2 Lawyer in the Property Law and Leasing team under the guidance of the Managing Lawyer, Property Law and Leasing.

Role
A contract for this role is offered until 30 October 2026, part-time (2 days per week – Wednesdays and Fridays), and focusses on PO2 level work that includes:

• Primarily leasing work (the office performs leasing work on behalf of various Queensland Government departments, which is high value and high volume).
• Miscellaneous property and commercial law work.

The role may also attend to other work (as required by the office) that can include:

• Providing advice in relation to the discharge of the QPT's statutory functions.
• Other legal tasks required to be performed at a PO2 level.

This is a temporary part-time opportunity until 30 October 2026 based in Brisbane CBD. Please download the role description for more information.

About You
We are seeking a motivated individual with practice experience in leasing and property law. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to build and maintain relationships, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. They will also have a proactive approach and be ready to adapt to new challenges.

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

• Proficiency in property law, with a focus on Queensland law.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Develop your legal skills in an experienced, supportive and inclusive team.
• Engage in meaningful and high value legal work.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Work with a dedicated team committed to excellence and integrity.

How To Apply
Please provide the following information in your application:

• 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.

Further information

The Queensland Public Trustee 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