• Provide legal advice and support to the Office of the General Counsel branch
• Ongoing, full-time
• VPS Grade 4: $97,955-$111,142 plus superannuation.

ABOUT YOU:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Technical legal skills with the ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues, interpret legislation and develop accurate legal solutions, proactively seeking supervision where required
• Experience providing legal advice in relation to public or administrative law matters, or in civil or criminal litigation
• Experience in, or knowledge of, Victorian Government and Cabinet processes

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria.

The Public Law and Litigation team (PLL) in OGC has a fast-paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary legal practice. We work on a broad range of matters including:

Some of your duties will include:

• Providing solutions based legal and policy advice, both written and oral, on issues relevant to government, ministers, and the department, both individually and as part of a team of solicitors
• Independently manage multiple complex and sensitive matters (both litigation and advisory) for various clients.
• Undertake legal research and analysis on complex legal matters with outstanding statutory interpretation skills.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.