Senior Legal Adviser
at Department of Justice and Community Safety
MCC, Victoria, Australia -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 29 May, 2024 | USD 128897 Annual | 01 Mar, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
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Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
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| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
- Utilise your Legal expertise to provide support and advice to the Civil and Enforcement Services branch
- An Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 5: $106,534 - $128,897 plus superannuation.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Law Degree and admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria.
Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a senior member of the FES Legal and Commercial team, the Senior Legal Adviser will provide legal, commercial and strategic advice on a wide range of commercial, administrative and public law issues as well as litigation matters.
SOME OF YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Providing specialised, solutions-based legal advice and counsel in relation to complex and sensitive contractual and administrative law matters to senior management and key internal and external stakeholders related to the FES portfolio
- Overseeing all aspects of legal and commercial matters relating to designated contracts including preparing commercial and contractual terms and conditions for contracts, contract variations, subcontracts and other instruments and providing advice on contractual issues. This includes managing and briefing professional advisers and monitoring payments to contractors to ensure that expenditure does not exceed approved expenditure
- Providing legal support in the development, tender and negotiation of contracts in accordance with policy and approved processes. This includes contract drafting, evaluating tender responses, formulating strategy, and negotiating commercial and legal terms.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Demonstrated experience in commercial law, administrative law and/or litigation and dispute resolution and relationship management
- Ability to analyse complex legal issues, interpret legislation and develop accurate legal solutions.
- Ability to identify emerging legal and commercial risks and liabilities and to develop contingencies and recommendations.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Graduate
Victoria
Proficient
1
Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia
