Senior Solicitor
2 weeks ago
This position will be responsible for providing high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
The Legislation team is responsible for supporting the policy development and providing the relevant legislation services to deliver the department's legislation program.
Working closely with policy areas within the department and other teams in the Legal Services branch, the Legislation team will deliver legal policy reform through the development of policy, legislation and subordinate legislation related to department's portfolio areas.
Legal issues will mainly be focussed on the department's portfolios and legislation projects including the development of Bills, regulations, and other statutory instruments.
As the business needs of Legal Services require the role may also undertake work for the public law and / or privacy team, under the support and guidance of the managers of those teams.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide, with minimal supervision, authoritative advice on complex legal, legislation and policy issues and provide high level briefings and correspondence.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal and legislation services in relation to complex and sensitive matters.
Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and external legal panel firms in complex and sensitive matters.
Please open the position description to read more.
HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs ( Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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