Managing Principal Solicitor
1 day ago
Provide specialist legal services to Government on public law matters, including constitutional matters
- Supervise, mentor and develop solicitors as part of a collaborative leadership team
- Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
- Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time
- VPS 6.2 $162,077 - $185,518 plus superannuation per annum
**About the VGSO**
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
**About the branch and team**
- State and federal constitutional law;
- Public sector governance and integrity;
- Integrity body (including parliamentary) inquiries;
- Victoria's First Peoples, including Treaty; and
- Judicial review of administrative decisions.
**About the role**
We are seeking a senior and experienced lawyer to join the Constitution and Advice Team as a Managing Principal Solicitor.
Working closely with the Lead Counsel for the Constitution and Advice Team, this role provides professional leadership to and management of a team of public law solicitors, while providing high quality legal services to Government and efficiently managing advisory and litigation files in complex public law matters relating to the powers of government and the regulation of government power.
**Skills and experience**
The ideal applicant will have demonstrated people leadership capability and be eager to supervise, mentor and develop a team of solicitors as part of a leadership team.
Along with excellent substantive legal skills and the ability to develop positive client relationships, applicants should also be able to demonstrate sound judgment on complex public law matters - ideally both in an advisory and litigious context - based upon relevant experience.
Although not essential, an understanding of the structure and culture of government would be beneficial. Experience in, or a strong interest in, constitutional law is also desirable.
**Benefits**
VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate, and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.
VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
**How to apply**
- a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
- resume
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.
**Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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