Principal Legal Adviser

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $138,631 - $162,076

**Grade**:VPS 6

**Occupation**:Legal

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/1882829

**Can you tell me more about what you do at VLSB+C?**
- Great question We're really proud of the work we do. We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct. This includes handling complaints about lawyers, investigating poor conduct and overseeing management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria.
- We are a modern best practice regulator, using data and insights to help identify where our actions can have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers. We are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession.

**Okay, and what role are you recruiting for?**
- We're looking for a Principal Legal Adviser to join our Commercial and Assurance Team. You will provide advice in relation to litigation, administrative law, commercial law and corporate governance.

**This is getting interesting, what type of person are you looking for?**
- Experience in providing expert legal advice within an in-house legal team (government, regulatory or corporate) and/or law firm environment
- Admission to legal practice with a minimum of 5 years post admission experience
- Bachelor of Laws and current practising certificate
- Communicates clearly, listens actively, and adapts messages to the audience while breaking down complex issues for understanding and insight
- Takes responsibility for actions, follows policies and procedures, and demonstrates drive, motivation, and self-awareness
- Demonstrates an eagerness to continue learning and developing.

**That sounds like me How are you different from other organisations?**
- We're really excited by our organisation, we offer:

- ** Flexibility**: We have work leading edge flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, flexible start time, up to 2 days working from home.
- ** Culture**: Our People Matter Survey results reflect our staff are proud to work for the VLSB+C.
- ** Wellbeing**: We have an active Social Club and Health and Wellbeing Committee that promote fun and engaging activities throughout the year
- ** Partnership**: our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams
- ** Purpose**: We play a key role in regulating the legal practice in Victoria

**I want to know more**
- Sanchia Tauro from P&C is happy to help address your enquiries about the role on 0458 005 885

**I'm now really interested**

**Other relevant information**:
- Applications close Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 2 September 2025

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