Regulatory & WHS Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Law Staff Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

An exceptional opportunity exists to join a respected Queensland legal team specialising exclusively in workplace health and safety law. This team handles some of the most significant WHS prosecutions, compliance matters, and investigations across both public and private sectors.

You will work alongside senior practitioners who have led landmark industrial manslaughter prosecutions and advised on major state-wide compliance projects. The team is highly collaborative, supportive, and known for a strong mentoring culture and good work-life balance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising on incident response, enforcement notices, and regulatory engagement
  • Conducting WHS prosecutions, including indictable offences and reckless conduct
  • Providing strategic advice on safety and compliance matters
  • Acting for regulators, government bodies, and select private clients
  • Preparing for and appearing in coronial inquests and jury trials.

About you:

  • Associate-level lawyer with a strong focus on WHS and regulatory law
  • Comfortable managing complex files and working under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills
  • Experience with prosecutions, inquests, or complex advisory matters is highly regarded.

This is an excellent role for someone looking to deepen their expertise in WHS law and take on challenging, impactful matters in a supportive team environment.

Why consider this opportunity?

  • Work with some of Queensland's most respected WHS practitioners
  • Engage in meaningful and high-stakes work
  • Benefit from hands-on mentorship focused on your career growth
  • Flexible working arrangements within a grounded, team-first culture.

The process:

Interviews can be held in person or virtually, with options for one-on-one or panel discussions via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or phone. After your interview, you will receive a detailed profile of the role and next steps to consider at your convenience.

To apply confidentially, please email your resume and cover letter to:

  • Georgina See
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Even if this role isn't the perfect fit, Law Staff regularly manage unadvertised legal roles and would be happy to discuss other opportunities with you.

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