Legal Adviser

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and highly motivated individual to join the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) as a Legal Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC).

As part of DPC's high performing OGC, you will take on a generalist role supporting OGC's three legal teams: the Public Law Team, Legislation and Policy Team, and the Corporate Legal Team. OGC provides strategic legal and policy advice to the Premier and Ministers supported by DPC and related agencies.

Reporting to the nominated managers, the Legal Adviser will provide strategic, risk-based legal advice and will be part of a high performing group. The Legal Adviser will deliver sensitive legal advice in an in-house environment on public law, corporate, and legislation and policy issues, as required. This may include working on administrative law, constitutional law, contracts (including procurement and grant agreements), employment law, native title and cultural heritage, Executive Government inquiries and statutory interpretation, development of legislation, and advising on legal policy matters relevant to DPC's responsibilities.

**About you**
- Experience providing technically excellent and strategically focused legal advice, on public law, corporate law, and/or legislation and legal policy issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deliver results based on incomplete or ambiguous information, under pressure.
- A strong commitment to delivering timely, clear, solution-focused legal advice.
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills, including an ability to develop productive partnerships and engage key stakeholders.

**The closing date for this position is Sunday, 01 June 2025.**

**How to apply**:

- a resume
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages)

**This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.**

**Other relevant information**:
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.

All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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