Lawyer

Lawyer - Constitutional Law Team

Join the Queensland Government's Crown Law, a dynamic legal environment offering intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, and personally rewarding career opportunities. We are seeking a senior lawyer to join our Constitutional Law Team.

About the Role

The Constitutional Law Team provides expert legal advice on a wide range of complex matters concerning Commonwealth and State constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and human rights. You will play a crucial role in advising government bodies and the Attorney-General on significant legal issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advice on complex questions of Commonwealth and State constitutional law, including notices issued under s.78B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth), inconsistency of laws, and limits on State power.
• Advising on statutory interpretation for matters outside other teams' specific expertise and complex Government law issues of fundamental importance to the State.
• Advising the Attorney-General on their role as the First Law Officer, including ministerial correspondence and grants of fiat.
• Providing advice and potential representation in matters involving the interpretation and application of the Human Rights Act 2019.
• Instructing the Solicitor-General and other counsel in complex matters before the High Court and other State and Federal Courts.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in constitutional law.
• Proficiency in statutory interpretation.
• Experience providing legal advice.
• Familiarity with litigation processes.
• Knowledge of human rights law.

What We Offer

• A flexible and supportive working environment.
• Excellent employment conditions.
• Competitive salary packages and generous superannuation.
• Opportunities for part-time arrangements and flexible working hours.
• Various leave provisions.
• Telecommuting options.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Employee assistance schemes.
• Commitment to personal and professional development through various programs.

Values: Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Responsibility.

Location: Brisbane, Queensland Work Model: Hybrid Contract: Permanent Seniority: Senior

Job Ad Reference: QLD/691390/26 Closing Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026