QLS has a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Solicitor to join their Licensing team. The Licensing team sits within the Regulation Division and is responsible for discharging the Society’s regulatory functions under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), including assessing practising certificate applications and supporting fair, evidence-based decision making.

This role supports the Society’s regulatory function by managing matters relating to practising certificates and assessing a practitioner’s suitability to practise.

In this role you will:

• Investigate and assess matters that may impact on a practitioner’s suitability to hold a practising certificate, including analysing evidence, identifying risks and forming balanced, well-reasoned views, noting that recommendations may directly impact a solicitor’s ability to practise; 
• Prepare high-quality submissions and recommendations for Council and its delegates, demonstrating sound judgement, professionalism and a strong commitment to fairness and ethical decision-making; 
• Manage a caseload of complex, sensitive and often confidential regulatory matters, including related to show cause events, criminal notifications, trust accounts and health assessments, applying discretion at all times;
• Provide clear and practical legal advice on administrative decision-making, statutory interpretation and broader occupational regulation issues, supporting consistent and robust regulatory outcomes;
• Build effective working relationships and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulators, law enforcement agencies and industry bodies, to support the Society’s regulatory functions;

Ideally you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in law, with a current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted practising certificate
• 2+ years’ post-admission experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and provide clear, well-reasoned advice
• Litigation or dispute resolution experience, with strong skills in assessing evidence, building a case and preparing persuasive submissions
• Exposure to administrative law, regulatory environments or decision-making frameworks (highly regarded but not essential)
• Strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interpret legislation, manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships

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