Senior Lawyer and Governance Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLitigation Full time $146,616 - $186,948
Job Opportunity: Principal Lawyer and Manager, Negligence

About Us

The Department of Education is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services. It employs approximately 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees.

The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services to support the department's strategic objectives and manage legal risk. It provides direct, practical, and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, senior staff, and government schools, supporting over 650,000 Victorian Government school students.

About The Role - Ongoing, Full-Time

A rare opportunity has arisen to work as a Principal Lawyer and Co-Manager of the Negligence, Litigation, and Redress unit in the WEL branch of the Department of Education's Legal Division.

The primary responsibility of this role is to work with and support the management of the Legal Division and Workplace and Education Law branch in litigation managed by the NLR unit in accordance with the department's values and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with and support the management of the Legal Division and Workplace and Education Law branch.
  • Manage litigation cases in accordance with the department's values and objectives.

Requirements

  • Strategic and highly experienced litigation lawyer with a sensitive and compassionate approach.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Diversity and inclusion.
  • Employee assistance program.

Why Choose This Role?

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile litigation cases.
  • Chance to develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

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