Principal Solicitor
3 days ago
THE ROLE
The Principal Solicitor will work closely with the Special Adviser in delivering services across the legislation portfolio by the Legal Services Branch to the Secretary, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, and the department's portfolio Ministers.
This role will support the Special Advisor in providing high quality legal advice and services to support implementation of child safety reforms. Specifically, assisting with passage of legislative amendments and supporting implementation of those amendments by providing advice and preparing instruments and other documents to support machinery of government changes, information-sharing arrangements, and other implementation activity.
The Principal Solicitor role will also perform a critical role in providing leadership, support and mentorship to the junior solicitors in the teams.
Subject to the needs of the Legal Services branch additional work may be required of this role to support the broader Public Law, Litigation and Inquiries team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues and prepare high level briefings and correspondence reflecting a strong understanding of cross government legal policy considerations.
- Lead the delivery of high quality, client focused and cost-effective legal services in relation to highly complex and sensitive litigation and inquiries matters.
Manage the development and implementation of primary and subordinate legislation proposals and policy reforms, including identifying legal risks and providing practical recommendations to address such risks.
Please open the position description to read more.
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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