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Special counsel (commercial and corporate governance)

Brisbane
Queensland Government
Compliance Director
Posted: 29 September
Offer description

Overview

A rare permanent opportunity to undertake bespoke, high-level commercial and governmental legal advisory work for Queensland Government that directly shapes the State’s operations and governance.


Benefits

* Flexible work arrangements and a work-life balance with a 6 billable target
* Up to 12.75% superannuation and comprehensive leave benefits


About Crown Law

As the in-house law firm for the Queensland Government, Crown Law offers a truly unique and rewarding opportunity to provide integrated legal services that directly impact the State and its people. You’ll join a team trusted to advise on some of the state’s most complex and high-profile legal matters.


About The Role

Crown Law's Commercial and Property team provides expert legal services on a wide range of commercial and governmental matters, including procurement, government funding, legislative compliance and corporate governance matters.

As Special Counsel, you will primarily deliver advisory work (approximately 80%) on a variety of commercial and governmental matters, including government contracts, legislative compliance, information privacy and corporate governance matters. You will also draft tailored funding agreements, inter-governmental agreements, and commercial arrangements. You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team including experts in property, planning and environment and intellectual property law, and contribute to mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative culture. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, are available.


Skills And Experience

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

* Admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland (or eligibility for admission).
* Substantial post-admission experience in commercial law, with demonstrated strengths in advisory work.
* Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:
* advising on legislative compliance, information privacy or corporate governance;
* drafting commercial contracts;
* drafting and advising on government funding agreements;
* Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and public sector frameworks.
* The ability to manage complex and sensitive matters independently.
* A background in either government legal teams or private practice with public sector clients is welcomed.


Why Join Crown Law

Crown Law offers a career that is intellectually stimulating, personally rewarding, and supportive of your work-life balance.


Here\'s What You Can Expect

* A permanent, flexible Queensland public sector role.
* 6 hour billable hour target.
* Challenging, high-profile advisory work.
* WFH and flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week and part-time options.
* Salary package: $166,623 - $174,339 plus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
* Access to professional development programs, secondment opportunities, and leadership training.
* A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and respect.
* A focus on staff well-being, with strategies to support resilience in managing complex or sensitive matters.


How To Apply

APPLY NOW or contact Georgina See or Bianca Davies on (07) 3221 1229, or via email at: georgina@lawstaff.com.au


Submitting Your Application

Please use the ‘apply online' facility and create a “My SmartJob” account to submit your application.

Law Staff has been exclusively retained to recruit for this role. All third-party applications will be forwarded to Law Staff for consideration in the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group: Justice & Legal

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