At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team providing expert legal advice on land acquisition, planning, and environmental law.
- Company: Join the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office, a leader in public sector legal services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid work, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public interest matters while shaping legal strategy in government.
- Qualifications: Must have over six years of legal experience and strong public law expertise.
The predicted salary is between 166939 - 191084 $ per year.
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Unique opportunity to provide legal advice at the heart of government. Diverse, challenging and fulfilling work on matters of public interest. Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work. Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time (minimum 4 days/week) VPS 6.2 $166,939 - $191,084 plus superannuation per annum.
About the VGSO: The VGSO serves the rule of law exclusively for the State, providing responsive legal services for the Victorian Government and public sector. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment.
About the branch: The Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment Team is part of the Public Law and Planning Branch at VGSO. The team's advisory work includes advice on the application, interpretation and development of legislation and other instruments, principally in the team's subject areas. Its litigation focuses primarily on judicial and merits review of decision making in its subject areas, and contested land compensation and valuation matters.
The team's subject areas include:
- Land acquisition and compensation
- Planning and built heritage
- Environment and climate change
- Major projects, project powers and project delivery
- Aboriginal cultural heritage
- Forestry, water and other resources
- Emergency management
About the role: We are currently seeking a senior and highly experienced legal practitioner to join our Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team as a Managing Principal Solicitor. Reporting to the Lead Counsel, you will lead a team of talented solicitors in delivering expert legal advice and services across government, with a particular focus on land acquisition, planning, and environmental law.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide highly specialised legal expertise and technical legal advice across government, particularly in land acquisition, planning and environment law.
- Provide strategic leadership to a team while contributing to the branch and the VGSO more broadly.
- Proactively advance the VGSO's client strategies, practice areas and client relationships.
About the successful applicant: You are a highly regarded senior legal practitioner with more than six years' practising experience, public law expertise, and a strong understanding of the structure, culture and sensitivities of government. You bring sound judgment, strategic insight, and a nuanced understanding of the political and legal context in which public sector legal services operate.
Benefits: VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance, offering a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
Managing Principal Solicitor, Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment in Melbourne employer: Managing Principal Solicitor, Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) is an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, VGSO provides excellent career advancement opportunities and embraces flexible hybrid work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Joining VGSO means being at the forefront of legal change and reform while contributing to matters of public interest in a dynamic and fulfilling role.
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Managing Principal Solicitor, Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment Recruitment Team
