Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: HS220525
Published: 1 day ago
Work on some of the most significant WHS matters in the country. Join a respected and genuinely collaborative team, led by senior practitioners known for setting legal precedents.
  • Exclusive focus on WHS prosecutions, compliance & investigations
  • High-profile matters across private and public sectors
  • Strong internal culture with real mentoring and work-life balance
This role is for Associate-level lawyers who live and breathe WHS.
Whether you’ve cut your teeth in regulatory prosecutions, advised on serious incident response, or handled high-stakes safety matters in the public or private sector - this is your opportunity to go deeper.
  
You’ll work alongside leaders in the field - lawyers who’ve successfully prosecuted landmark industrial manslaughter cases, secured record penalties, and advised on major compliance projects at state level. It’s serious work, but in a supportive environment where people are generous with their time and knowledge.
  
The Work
  • Advising on incident response, enforcement notices, and regulatory engagement
  • Running WHS prosecutions - including indictable offences and reckless conduct
  • Working on high-stakes safety strategy and compliance advisory matters
  • Acting for regulators, government bodies, and select private clients
  • Preparing for and appearing in coronial inquests or jury trials
About You
  • Associate-level Lawyer with a strong focus on WHS and regulatory law
  • Comfortable with the detail and pressure that comes with serious incidents
  • Strong written and verbal advocacy skills
  • Prior experience with prosecutions, inquests or complex advisory work is advantageous
Why Join?
  • Work with some of Queensland's most respected WHS practitioners
  • Be entrusted with real files, real responsibility, and high-calibre matters
  • Mentorship that’s hands-on and career-shaping
  • Flexible work arrangements and a grounded, team-first culture
Apply Now
If you're a WHS lawyer looking for meaningful, high-impact work - let's talk.
  
Contact Georgina See at Law Staff on (07) 3221 1229 or email your CV to: georgina@lawstaff.com.au.
  
Law Staff | 260 Queen St | Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229