Principal Legal Adviser

3 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

About us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
About the role
The Principal Legal Adviser in the corporate legal team is responsible for providing legal advice and in-house counsel across DGS about a broad range of corporate, commercial and procurement issues affecting DGS and the Victorian government more broadly, as well as advice and support to the DGS Ministers. You will work independently on complex matters, including the negotiation and finalisation of state purchase contracts. In the role you will also lead the preparation of advice, briefs and other documentation on significant legal issues for DGS.
About you
To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

- A proven ability to independently and effectively manage competing priorities under time pressure and deliver results based on incomplete or ambiguous information.
- A proven ability to identify, manage and, where appropriate, escalate risks.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of: government procurement and contracting, including ICT services, commercial transactions, major projects, property, intergovernmental agreements, privacy, data security, intellectual property, corporate governance, public and administrative law, and employment and industrial relations advice.

Mandatory requirements
- You must be admitted to practice as an Australian lawyer and be eligible to hold a Victorian practising certificate.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information
DGS is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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