Ethics Senior Solicitor

Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the peak professional body for legal practitioners in Queensland, representing more than 14,000 members across the state.

Guided by our purpose of Good Law - Good Lawyers - Public Good, we promote integrity, independence and excellence within the legal profession through advocacy, ethical guidance and professional support.

About the Role QLS has a permanent opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join the Ethics and Practice Centre.

The Ethics and Practice Centre promotes honesty, integrity and professional independence by serving as the primary resource for ethical guidance and practice management support to the Queensland legal profession. The team provides confidential advisory services, practical resources and tailored education to assist practitioners and firms to uphold high professional standards and navigate complex ethical and regulatory issues.

The role also contributes to research, professional education and the ongoing development of ethical standards across the profession.

In this role you will:

Provide confidential and competent ethical and practice management guidance and support to practitioners, their staff and legal firms in order to assist in establishing ethical awareness and resolving such dilemmas.

Identify and analyse significant or emerging ethical issues impacting the profession and consult with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and professional committees.

Conduct detailed research and develop high-quality guidance notes, commentary, templates and other professional resources for publication.

Develop and deliver engaging education sessions, including bespoke ethics and practice management presentations for firms and professional audiences.

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote professional excellence and strengthen ethical standards across the Queensland legal profession.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how the profession responds to emerging ethical and regulatory challenges.

Ideally you will have the following:

Significant post-admission legal experience, ideally gained at a senior solicitor or equivalent level (experience broadly commensurate with approximately 8+ years PAE will be highly regarded).

Strong experience within sole, micro, small or medium Queensland law practices, with a deep understanding of common operational and ethical challenges.

High-level knowledge of practice areas commonly encountered by the profession (including conveyancing, family law, succession/estate, commercial matters and litigation) and relevant legislative frameworks.

Experience in law firm practice management, including risk management, client service, law practice structures and business or financial planning.

Exceptional research, written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare professional publications and deliver education to senior legal audiences.

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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the profession we serve.

We offer:

12 weeks paid parental leave, irrespective of primary or secondary carer status

Flexible working arrangements within a collaborative and supportive environment

Inclusion on Diversity Council Australia’s Inclusive Employer Index

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a candidate from selection.

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please contact the People and Capability team at people@qls.com.au.

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