Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia WorkSafe Victoria Full time
About the Role

The Legal Officer, Claims & Insurance will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice to WorkSafe divisions on workers' compensation insurance and claims-related issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and practical legal advice to WorkSafe divisions on various claims and insurance issues.
  • Analyze and interpret legislation, including the various Acts, Orders, and Regulations.
  • Prepare briefing papers for the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive leaders on matters requiring their attention.
  • Assist with briefing and managing external counsel to provide high-quality legal services on behalf of WorkSafe and/or joint collaborations.
  • Work with the Manager and team to prepare and deliver an appropriate range of legal education compliance programs.
About You

You are an experienced legal professional who wants to make a difference. Your communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are highly developed, and your strong interpersonal skills allow you to establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will possess the following skills and experience:

  • Post-qualification experience preferred, any experience gained in-house, including in-house government teams, will be highly regarded.
  • Ability to consult on legal issues within tight timeframes and offer constructive solutions.
  • Experience providing high-quality legal advice regarding WorkCover claims and/or other insurance claims advice, including advising on disputed decisions, insurance litigation, and administrative law.
  • Understanding of the constraints of a statutory, regulatory environment.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
  • Ability to interpret and apply legislative provisions and judicial precedents.
  • Good written and verbal communication and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize and deal effectively with a diversity of tasks in accordance with deadlines.
Qualifications
  • Degree in law.
  • Admitted or eligible to be admitted to practice as a lawyer in Victoria.
  • Holds or eligible to hold a practicing certificate as an Australian Legal Practitioner.

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