QLS has a flexible 12-month opportunity for a Senior Policy Solicitor to join their Legal Policy team, working a 6-day fortnight. The Legal Policy team advocates for good law and supports good lawyers by working with policy committees and government stakeholders to represent the Queensland legal profession on key law reform issues.

The Senior Policy Solicitor advocates for good law by leading complex legal policy work and engaging with specialist committees and key stakeholders on law reform matters relevant to the Queensland legal profession and community.

This role provides expert legal analysis, research and advocacy to develop policy positions, submissions and education materials that influence law reform outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Advocate on current law reform issues, including reviewing bills, consultation papers and related materials to identify significant legal issues.
• Draft complex and technical legal policy submissions and prepare whole‑of‑Society advocacy positions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with policy committees, stakeholders and government representatives.
• Conduct high‑level legal research to brief Council, committees and senior leaders on law reform matters.
• Develop policy positions, education and guidance materials to inform members of law reform impacts.

Ideally you will have the following:

• Law degree with eligibility for admission to practice in Queensland.
• Six (6) or more years’ post‑admission legal practice experience across a range of legal specialities.
• Strong legal analysis and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex reform issues.
• High‑level written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive legal arguments.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and manage competing views in a professional environment.

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

• Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
• Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
• We are committed to leading change through our people.
• We provide 12 weeks parental leave irrespective of primary or secondary carers
• We are proud to be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
• Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note:

• that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
• this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Capability on people@qls.com.au or call 07 38425803.