Public Law Branch
Multiple Opportunities
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Landmark Cases
Shape the boundaries of workplace law
Complex Matters. Real Impact.
At Crown Law, the Workplace Law team acts at the very centre of Queensland’s most significant employment and industrial relations issues. Representing the State across tribunals and courts, the team has been involved in landmark cases that shape the boundaries of workplace law in Australia.
Recent matters have included:
- Whistleblower & retaliation claims – defending the State in high-profile disputes where executive decisions and workplace culture were scrutinised in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
- Harassment and discrimination disputes – managing sensitive and complex cases, including injunctions to protect reputations and ensure compliance with human rights obligations.
- Psychiatric injury and workplace stress claims – successfully defending the State in appellate proceedings involving allegations of harm arising from disciplinary processes, union disputes, and workplace investigations.
- Novel claims arising from flexible and remote work – advising on emerging issues, such as whether an injury sustained while working from home could be considered “work-related.”
These cases are
rarely seen in private practice. They are high-profile, strategically significant, and often involve questions of law that set precedent across Queensland’s public sector.
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 Team?
Make an Immediate Impact
Join the team behind Queensland’s most significant workplace law cases.
Thrive Through Collaboration
Work on matters that set precedent — with colleagues who have your back.
Achieve True Work-Life Balance
Big cases, balanced hours, and a team that delivers together.
Shape the Legal Landscape
Influence the future of workplace law in Queensland — without sacrificing balance.
Be Part of a Culture
Where complex work meets a collegial team environment.
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 with realistic and achievable billables
- 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
No matter whether you’re coming from a private firm, government, or industry, Crown Law’s Workplace Law team offers scale and variety you won’t find elsewhere. With around 40 professionals, it’s one of the largest specialist workplace teams in Queensland — a place where diverse experience meets complex, high-profile matters and a genuinely supportive culture.
About the Roles
Crown Law’s Workplace Law team is recruiting at multiple levels including Senior Lawyer, Principal Lawyer, and Senior Principal Lawyer offering opportunities to shape some of Queensland’s most significant workplace relations, industrial, discrimination, and human rights matters. Acting for government departments, agencies, statutory bodies, and tribunals, you’ll work on complex and high-profile cases, including landmark proceedings and class actions rarely encountered in private practice. Whether you are ready to step into leadership or further hone your expertise, these roles promise stimulating, career-defining work alongside some of the most respected practitioners in the field.
Remuneration + Benefits
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time and work from home.
• Lower billable hour targets than private practice, giving lawyers space to focus on quality and complex problem-solving.
• A balanced culture, many lawyers work part-time and are encouraged not to exceed their contracted hours. The team prioritises capacity and wellbeing.
• Leave loading + 12.5% superannuation.
• Generous parental leave after 12 months and long service leave after seven years.
• Discount corporate private health insurance.
• Corporate health and wellbeing program.
• Family and lifestyle friendly leave including an additional day during Christmas shutdown.
• EAP and counselling support; and
• Salary packaging options also available.
Who Should Apply
These roles are ideal for employment and workplace relations lawyers who are serious about their careers and want to contribute to work of real significance. Whether you are an experienced Senior Lawyer ready to take the next step, a Principal Lawyer seeking greater leadership responsibility, or a seasoned practitioner prepared to operate at the Senior Principal level, you’ll thrive in this team if you enjoy complex, high-profile matters, collaborating with government clients, and making an impact on issues that shape Queensland.
We’re looking for someone with:
- At least 4 years' post-admission experience, with a background in employment, industrial relations, or discrimination law;
- Strong legal research, analysis and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent drafting and advocacy ability, with tribunal or court experience desirable;
- Effective communication skills, able to deliver clear, practical advice;
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to contribute to team capability and support peers; and
- We also welcome applications from lawyers in employee-focused firms who are keen to transition to advising and representing employers.
- For the Principal Lawyer and Senior Principal Lawyer positions we are looking for individuals with supervisory and/or leadership experience.
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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