Senior Lawyer, Elder & Trusts Leader

Public Trust Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Trust Office is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead complex legal matters across succession, property, equity and trusts, and elder/disability law. You will represent QPT in courts and tribunals and provide authoritative advice to internal stakeholders.

You will supervise and mentor lawyers and paralegals, contributing to an ethical, inclusive practice focused on customers and the community.

Qualifications

• Admission or eligibility for admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland.
• Eligibility for current practising certificate and entry on the High Court Register of Practitioners.
• Experience handling complex matters and mentoring staff.
• Proven ability to represent clients in courts and tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex litigation and advisory matters across succession, property, equity and trusts, elder/disability law.
• Represent QPT in courts and tribunals with professional integrity.
• Provide authoritative legal advice to internal stakeholders and supervise junior lawyers and paralegals.

Skills

Succession law

Elder/disability law

Equity and trusts

Property law

Litigation

Education

Admission as Legal Practitioner in Queensland

Job description

Public Trust Office is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead complex legal matters across succession, property, equity and trusts, and elder/disability law. You will represent QPT in courts and tribunals and provide authoritative advice to internal stakeholders.

You will supervise and mentor lawyers and paralegals, contributing to an ethical, inclusive practice focused on customers and the community.