Senior Lawyer

Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). This role is required to contribute to the achievement of the RTA strategic objectives through provision of high quality and timely legal services and conducting litigation on behalf of the RTA.

This position is a fixed-term, full-time role until 30 October 2026 and is located in the Brisbane CBD with generous flexible working arrangements.

Role The Senior Lawyer provides high level quality legal services across the RTA, responding quickly and effectively to non-routine and urgent matters requiring legal advice.

To Be Successful You Will Need

A law degree and admission (or immediate eligibility for admission) to the Supreme Court of Queensland

Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate legal advice on a range of complex matters

Demonstrated litigation experience, before Courts and Tribunals

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting legal documents, submissions, briefing notes, Ministerial responses and statutory correspondence

The ability to identify legal risks and opportunities for operational or policy improvement, and escalate insights promptly and constructively to management

Effective stakeholder engagement skills

Whilst not essential, 4+ years post qualification experience, including at least 2 years in house experience; public sector and governance experience is highly regarded.

What We Offer

The flexibility to work from home up to 60% of the time once successfully onboarded and approved

Beautifully designed offices at Midtown Centre on Mary St, Brisbane CBD

A rewarding role with extensive learning and professional development opportunities

A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to team success

An employee health and wellbeing program and reward and recognition program.

If this rewarding role sounds like an opportunity that compliments your current skills, experience and future career plan, we encourage you to read the attached position description and submit your application.

Your Application Should Contain

Cover Letter - Maximum of 2 pages outlining how and why your skills and experience are suited to this position, specifically relating to the functions outlined within the Your Key Responsibilities section of the position description and the vision, results and accountability indicators for the leadership competencies outlined in the Leadership Competencies for Queensland Framework

Resume

Academic transcript (where applicable)

2 referees.

For further information on what your cover letter should contain, please refer to the Additional information for applicants document attached.

Occupational group: Justice & Legal

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