Principal Solicitor-Leadership Role

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Job Title:

Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Housing and Corporate in the department's Legal Services Branch, the Senior Legal Counsel will lead our new Housing Development and Commercial Team and play a central role in managing and providing timely, high quality legal advice and support to clients. This includes the Chief Executive Officer of Homes Victoria, other senior management, housing development and commercial project teams in Homes Victoria and the housing portfolio Minister who is supported by the department.

The Senior Legal Counsel's role is key in providing leadership, management, support and mentorship to the solicitors in the team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues, and preparing high level briefings and correspondence reflecting a strong understanding of cross-government legal policy considerations.
  • Leading the delivery of high-quality, client-focused and cost-effective legal services in relation to highly complex and sensitive matters. Manage the legal support for development projects and complex development structures, including identifying legal risks and providing practical recommendations to address such risks.
  • Providing effective leadership and management to a team of solicitors by supporting individuals to achieve their potential while maximizing their contribution to achieve their goals and outcomes.
  • Modeling behaviors integral to good people management and Departmental values.

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