Constitutional Law
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Pivotal Leadership Role
Lead the Constitutional Conversation
A Career Move With Real Impact!
Join Crown Law in a rare leadership role that places you at the forefront of legal issues that shape government, law, and society.
As Assistant Crown Solicitor, Constitutional Law, you will lead a team of highly capable lawyers advising the State on some of the most sensitive and high-impact legal matters in the country.
From complex questions of statutory interpretation to high-stakes constitutional disputes and human rights issues—this is an opportunity to influence outcomes that reach far beyond the courtroom.
We’ve worked with Crown Law for many years and placed numerous lawyers into roles that have become career-defining. Many are still there today—thriving in an environment that offers intellectual rigour, career growth, and genuine balance.
Why Crown Law?
Breadth and Depth of Technical Experts
A team equivalent to the size of a medium to large sized firm
Diversity Matters
Where 64% of the leadership team are female
Real Impact
3,296 legal matters in 2023-24
Shaping Queensland's Future
Why This Role?
Tackle Matters of National Significance
This is no ordinary government legal role. You'll be involved in:
- Intergovernmental disputes before the High Court
- Constitutional advice affecting elections, executive power, and legislation
- Human rights, pardons, grants of fiat, and other high-level governmental functions
Be a Trusted Advisor to Government
As a leader in the Constitutional Law team, you'll work closely with Queensland’s most senior public officials and provide clear, strategic legal advice to key stakeholders across government.
Lead a Team of Smart, Engaged Lawyers
You’ll head a high-performing team with deep expertise in public and constitutional law. Crown Law offers a collaborative culture where legal rigour is matched with a genuine sense of collegiality.
Stable, Purpose-Driven Career
With a permanent SO-level appointment, this is a rare opportunity to build a long-term public service career with real meaning and impact
Why Crown Law?
Crown Law is undergoing exciting transformation under Crown Solicitor Cecelia Christensen. There’s momentum, opportunity and a real focus on delivering contemporary, client-focused legal services to government.
You’ll enjoy:
- Strong, visible leadership with a clear direction
- Flexible work arrangements and no billable hour pressures
- A collaborative culture that values diversity of thought and experience
- Being part of a legal office committed to integrity, service, and the public good
A Career Move With Real Impact
Whether you're a senior public law litigator looking for purpose, or a seasoned private practice professional wanting more stability and strategic influence—this is the kind of role that comes along once in a career.
About the Role
Step into a rare leadership role as Assistant Crown Solicitor – Constitutional Law with Crown Law. You’ll lead a respected team tackling some of the State’s most high-profile and complex legal matters—advising on constitutional disputes, statutory interpretation, human rights, pardons, and grants of fiat.
You will:
- Guide legal strategy and team performance across constitutional and public law matters
- Instruct the Solicitor-General and senior counsel in proceedings before the State and Federal Courts, including the High Court
- Advise on the interpretation and application of the Human Rights Act 2019
- Support the Crown Solicitor in advising the Attorney-General on sensitive and high-impact matters
This is your opportunity to work at the legal and policy frontier—helping shape the decisions that affect Queensland and its people.
Remuneration + Benefits
This is a permanent SO-level appointment, offering genuine career stability and a strong benefits package, including:
- 12.5% superannuation + leave loading
- A 15% attraction and retention incentive may be applicable in accordance with Crown Law's scheme for Assistant Crown Solicitors;
- Flexible work options including WFH, part-time, job sharing, and compressed hours
- Realistic billable targets—no private practice pressure
- Parental leave eligibility after 12 months
- Long service leave after seven years
- Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown
- Discounted corporate health insurance and salary packaging options
- A genuinely supportive, inclusive and high-performing culture
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for a seasoned public law specialist ready to step into a leadership position that blends strategic legal thinking with team development and client engagement.
We’re looking for someone with:
- 10+ years’ PAE, ideally with constitutional, public or government law experience
- Strong leadership experience and a commitment to mentoring others
- A collaborative, client-focused mindset
- Excellent legal analysis, communication and advocacy skills
- A passion for serving the public and delivering outcomes that matter
Why work with Alex Correa Executive
These roles are exclusively managed by Alex Correa Executive. We’ve partnered with Crown Law for many years and understand what success looks like in this environment.
Whether you’re actively applying or simply exploring what’s next, we’re here to help you make a decision that’s right for you.
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