Senior Lawyer – Trusts, Estates & Elder Law Leader

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

Job summary

Queensland Public Trustee is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead and guide high-level legal work across succession, property, equity and trusts, and elder/disability matters. You will represent QPT in courts and tribunals, provide authoritative advice to internal stakeholders and promote ethical, customer‑focused legal practice.

As a senior leader, you will mentor lawyers and paralegals, drive complex litigation, and contribute to a values-driven legal environment that delivers trusted services

Qualifications

• Admission or eligibility for immediate admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland.
• Eligibility for current practising certificate and entry on the High Court Register of Practitioners.
• Experience in complex matters across succession, property, elder/disability, equity and trusts, and litigation.
• Ability to represent clients in courts and tribunals and manage complex legal matters.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor lawyers and paralegals; supervise complex matters.
• Represent QPT in courts and tribunals; provide authoritative legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Oversee diverse litigation and advisory work across specified areas.
• Contribute to ethical and inclusive legal practices and customer-focused service.
• Provide timely, high-quality legal services aligned with public-sector standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Admission as Legal Practitioner in Queensland

Job description

Queensland Public Trustee is seeking a Principal Lawyer to lead and guide high-level legal work across succession, property, equity and trusts, and elder/disability matters. You will represent QPT in courts and tribunals, provide authoritative advice to internal stakeholders and promote ethical, customer‑focused legal practice.

As a senior leader, you will mentor lawyers and paralegals, drive complex litigation, and contribute to a values-driven legal environment that delivers trusted services