About us
Our vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.
About the role
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced legal professional to take on a position delivering high-quality corporate legal services to an organisation that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders.
As the senior lawyer in Legal Aid Queensland's (LAQ) Corporate Legal Services team you will provide advice to Legal Aid Queensland on contract law, administrative law, legislation and policies.
In this role you will:
Provide of advice on contracts including drafting contracts and amendments.
Assist in commercial and legal aspects of contract development and management, including agreements with suppliers of legal services, leases and major contractors.
Provide assistance to the Chief Executive Officer and the executive on legal issues as required.
Undertake other activities associated with Corporate Law Services team's deliverables and initiatives.
Contribute to improvements to the policies and procedures associated with Legal Aid Queensland programs and initiatives.
Working for Legal Aid Queensland
We're committed to looking after you - professionally, financially and socially. Our wide range of benefits allow you to work flexibly and maintain your wellbeing while supporting you to make a positive impact on the lives of Queensland's most disadvantaged people.
We offer:
36.25 hour full-time working week
Flexible working arrangements
Generous salary packaging - up to $30,000 FBT exempt which includes your taxable income tax and increases your take home pay
Novated leasing options
Annual rewards and recognition
Commitment to cultural safety
Free confidential counselling sessions for you and your immediate family
See the attached LAQ Employee Benefits to see more benefits.
To apply please provide:
a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the Success criteria (Knowledge, skills and experience), in line with the 'Key responsibilities';
your resume/CV that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications; and
the names and contact details of two referees.
Closes 11:59pm, Sunday 28 June 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
