Senior Legal Adviser, Public Law and Litigation

About this role

• Utilise your legal expertise to provide support and advice to the Office of the General Counsel branch.
• 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.

About Us:

An opportunity to join a high-profile team, at the centre of government, to advise and lead on a variety of legal matters across the justice system.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for the provision of in-house legal services across the Department of Justice and Community Safety, to the Attorney-General as First Law Officer, and to other DJCS Ministers.

About the Role:

The Public Law and Litigation team within OGC leads the delivery of legal services on constitutional, administrative and public law issues, and litigation faced by DJCS and Ministers, including managing the conduct and coordination of high-profile disputes and inquiries on behalf of the State.

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 managing multiple complex and sensitive matters (both litigation and advisory) for various clients.
• Undertaking 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.

About You:

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Technical legal skills with the ability to analyse complex legal issues, interpret legislation and develop accurate legal solutions with minimal supervision.
• Experience providing legal advice at a senior level in relation to administrative, public, and human rights law matters.
• Experience in, or knowledge of, Victorian Government and Cabinet processes.
• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.