Senior Criminal Lawyer - Sunshine Coast, Flexible Mentoring

Optio6 Talent Partners; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

WFH options

Early Friday finishes

Mentoring from senior practitioners

Job summary

Optio6 Talent Partners is partnering with a respected Sunshine Coast law firm to appoint an experienced Criminal Lawyer. You will handle meaningful criminal matters, with mentoring from Accredited specialists and leadership opportunities.

The role offers a healthy work‑life balance with flexible, hybrid arrangements, a supportive team culture and the chance to contribute to high-profile cases while advancing your advocacy and technical capabilities in a friendly coastal region.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–15 years’ post‑admission experience with a strong criminal law focus.
• Admission in Queensland, or eligibility to practise in Queensland.
• Experience independently managing criminal matters with regular court appearances.
• Strong courtroom advocacy and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a collaborative team and mentor others.
• Interest in mentoring less experienced lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of criminal law matters
• Regular court appearances, including pleas, bail applications and hearings
• Preparing for and instructing Counsel in trials
• Providing strategic advice on complex legal issues and risk
• Liaising with Counsel, experts, police and other stakeholders
• Managing matters with a high degree of autonomy
• Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the criminal law practice

Skills

Criminal law experience

Courtroom advocacy

Independent matter management

Client-focused

Mentoring

Job description

Optio6 Talent Partners is partnering with a respected Sunshine Coast law firm to appoint an experienced Criminal Lawyer. You will handle meaningful criminal matters, with mentoring from Accredited specialists and leadership opportunities.

The role offers a healthy work‑life balance with flexible, hybrid arrangements, a supportive team culture and the chance to contribute to high-profile cases while advancing your advocacy and technical capabilities in a friendly coastal region.