Senior Legal Officer, Transport and Main Roads

Senior Legal Officer Transport and Main Roads We are seeking an experienced property/commercial lawyer to work as part of the TMR's Legal Services team.

Requirements of the role:

Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, commercial and outcome focused legal advice.

Proven experience in drafting various property and commercial agreements and other documents.

Excellent communication skills to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Provide well researched, timely, practical, commercial and accurate legal advice under appropriate supervision to departmental staff at all levels of the organisation on a wide range of legal matters including: property, planning and environment, construction, contractual and commercial matters, procurement, disputes and administrative law issues.

Negotiate and draft a wide range of legal documents including property documents, contracts, infrastructure agreements, deeds, memoranda of understanding and licences.

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders.

Prepare briefings and instructions to Crown Law and other external legal providers on matters of a complex legal nature.

Comply with time costing, matter management and precedent database systems and processes and contribute to business improvements.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:

Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Holds a Degree in Law and has been admitted, or is eligible to be admitted, as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland.

For more information and how to apply, please see the role description.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/680151/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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