Senior Solicitor

2 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

THE ROLE

The Senior Solicitor in the Corporate and Construction team will be responsible for providing practical, outcomes-focused legal advice and support on issues associated with the delivery of the State's $5.3 billion Big Housing Build investment program. The role will work across a broad range of areas of practice including construction, infrastructure, contracts and procurement, commercial structures including private public partnerships (PPP), market engagement, contract administration, project finance, debt and equity structures, funding agreements with non-profit organisations and taxation.

As a Senior Solicitor in the Corporate and Construction team, you will be required to provide timely legal advice and prepare legal documentation for our 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. Your advice must be clear, accurate and appropriate to meeting the client's needs. You will also be required to assist in monitoring and reporting on the performance and quality of advice of contracted legal firms in meeting the needs of the department's clients.

The Senior Solicitor role will report to the Managing Principal Solicitor, Corporate and Construction team. The role is also key in supporting less experienced staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Provide authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues, and provide high level briefings and correspondence.
  • Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver high quality client focused legal services in relation to complex and sensitive matters.
  • Prepare briefs and instruct counsel and contracted solicitors of the Victorian Government Legal Services Panel in complex and sensitive matters.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.


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