Senior Project Lawyer

As a Senior Project Lawyer, you will apply your expertise in managing legal projects to drive efficiency and deliver high-quality outcomes for Crown Law. With a focus on innovation and strategic thinking, you will develop and implement project management frameworks that enhance practice-wide performance.

This autonomous role requires strong organisational skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with the Deputy Crown Solicitors, legal practitioners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Supported by IT specialists, administrative staff and lawyers, you will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This role is not tied to billable hours, allowing you to focus on delivering strategic outcomes aligned with Crown Law's objectives.

Why Join Crown Law?

Crown Law offers a career that is rewarding, engaging and supportive of your work life balance. Here's what you can expect:

A temporary, flexible full time Queensland public sector role.

WFH and flexible work arrangements, including a 36.25-hour work week

Salary package: $171,622.00 - $179,569.00 plus leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Access to professional development programs, secondment opportunities, and leadership training.

A supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and respect.

A focus on staff well-being, with strategies to support resilience in managing complex or sensitive matters.

We Value Diversity

Crown Law is dedicated to fostering a positive and balanced work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

How to Apply

Please review the attached Role Description and use the 'Apply online' button to login or create a My SmartJob account to submit your cover letter and resume.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/695519/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 30th July 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.