Principal Lawyer and Manager

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDispute Full time $164,925 - $185,995
About the Role

Are you a skilled lawyer with experience in managing complex disputes? We are seeking a Principal Lawyer and Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing our Regulatory and Complex Disputes (RCD) unit, providing expert legal advice and managing litigation in areas including occupational health and safety, complex disputes involving schools, early childhood regulation, FOI and privacy disputes, coronial investigations and the School Community Safety Order Scheme.

This role requires collaborative strategic leadership with directors and other principal lawyers and managers across the Workplace and Education Law (WEL) branch to deliver work priorities across the areas of legal practice in the WEL branch.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal principles and practices, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will also have experience in managing high-profile litigation and briefing external firms and barristers.

We offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the RCD unit to provide expert legal advice and manage litigation
  • Collaborate with directors and other principal lawyers and managers to deliver work priorities
  • Manage high-profile litigation and brief external firms and barristers

Requirements:

  • Degree in law or related field
  • Significant experience in managing complex disputes and litigation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

Work Environment:

  • Dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

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