Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Legal Counsel , Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable in line with your skillset
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: GO181225
Published: about 4 hours ago
If you have 5+ years PAE in construction, property, and corporate law and are ready to leave behind billable targets and timesheets, this could be the role for you!

Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a rewarding government in-house position offering professional growth, variety, and genuine work-life balance. You’ll be part of a growing legal team, tackling a diverse and interesting mix of matters every day.
 
What’s on Offer?
  • Competitive salary: $165k- $175k 
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Generous superannuation: 12.75%
  • Comprehensive paid parental leave
  • Flexible work arrangements, including work from home options
  • CBD Office
  • No billable budgets or targets
  • Supportive, inclusive team environment
The Work Mix
 This is a unique role where you’ll enjoy a varied and engaging work mix, gaining exposure across a broad range of areas, with a focus on construction, infrastructure, and property law. Key responsibilities include:
  • Project structuring and procurement, including joint ventures.
  • Property transactions.
  • Front-end construction work: Drafting and negotiating contracts such as design & construct, construct-only, project management agreements, subcontracts, payment claims and schedules, operation & maintenance agreements, and professional service agreements.
  • Back-end project support: Providing advice to address issues as they arise, managing risks, avoiding disputes, and assisting with dispute resolution processes.
  • Corporate and commercial contracts: Negotiation, drafting, and ongoing management.
  • Procurement policies and procedures.
You’ll be part of some of the state’s largest social infrastructure projects, including both upgrading existing facilities and delivering new ones. Your work will play a key role in shaping Queensland’s infrastructure and supporting projects that make a meaningful, positive impact on the community’s wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For
  • 5 to 10 years PAE in construction or property law
  • Front-end advisory experience and contract drafting/negotiation
  • QITC (or superseded GITC) experience is a plus but not essential
  • Admission as a Solicitor in any Australian jurisdiction with a current unrestricted practising certificate
  • Open to an initial 12-month contract, with a view to extension/permanency
  • Experience in-house, government, or a national firm is ideal
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This is your chance to join a highly regarded team and make a real impact—all without the pressure of billable targets.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For a confidential discussion and detailed role profile, click APPLY or email your resume to Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au, quoting Ref: GO181225.
  
Please note that due to a high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.