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Principal Lawyer

Queensland Government -
Brisbane QLD

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Job Details

19 hours ago

Benefits

Work from home

Qualifications

Law
Research
Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Diploma
Communication skills

Full Job Description

About QBCC

QBCC is Queensland's independent building and construction regulator dedicated to educating, protecting and supporting the industry and the community. Through fair, transparent and accountable regulation, we help build confidence and strengthen one of Queensland's most vital industries.

This is a defining decade for the building and construction sector, and we are responding with focus and ambition, modernising services, deepening relationships and building internal capability to deliver at scale. Central to this journey is a commitment to people. We are shaping a workforce that is inclusive, high performing and future ready. By fostering equity, diversity and wellbeing, and creating safe and supportive workplaces, we are ensuring our people can thrive while delivering outcomes that matter for industry and the community.

About the role

As the Principal Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the QBCC's in-house legal capability while delivering high-quality legal and advocacy services across complex, sensitive and high-profile matters. You'll lead the development of legal strategy and sophisticated documentation, provide expert legal advice on emerging and contentious industry issues and represent the QBCC in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, ensuring the delivery of trusted, high-value legal outcomes.

You will foster a collaborative, high-performance culture while strengthening relationships with internal clients and stakeholders. You'll coordinate continuing legal education, support senior leaders across operational, regulatory and risk portfolios and champion exceptional client-focused service, ensuring the legal function is proactive, solutions-driven and aligned to the QBCC's strategic objectives.

This position is based in Brisbane. While there is flexibility to work from home, regular in-person attendance at the office is an important part of this role.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details regarding this role*

About you

You are a confident advocate and strategic thinker with a passion for administrative law and public sector litigation. You thrive in complex environments and enjoy leading others to achieve excellence.

You will bring:
Extensive experience in civil or commercial litigation.
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical and high-quality legal advice.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and internal stakeholders.
A commitment to delivering client-focused, solutions-oriented legal services.

Highly regarded:
Experience in administrative review litigation involving the QBCC
Experience in building and construction litigation or contracts
Experience in supervising junior lawyers

Mandatory Qualifications

Admission as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Queensland (or eligible for immediate admission).
Holder of practising certificate issued by the Queensland Law Society (or eligible for immediate issue of practicing certificate).
Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent)
Diploma of Legal Practice (or equivalent)

Why Join QBCC?

At the QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that plays a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of Queensland's building and construction industry. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals, contribute to meaningful regulatory outcomes, and enjoy opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Added perks include:
No billable hours
Being a member of supportive and collaborative team, the happiest at the QBCC
Access to flexible working arrangements that promote and support work life balance which includes start and finish times, the ability to request compressed hours and the option to accrue flex time.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role based on the Suitability Requirements outlined in the Position Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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