Senior Lawyer In House State Government (Remote)

Senior Lawyer In House State Government | Elias Recruitment |Australia

We have 3 great in-house roles available in this state governmentorganisation:

• Senior Solicitor – 6 month parental leave contract
• Senior Solicitor – fixed term contract to June 2026
• Managing Principal Solicitor – permanent role
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Senior Lawyer In House State Government | Elias Recruitment | Australia

We have 3 great in-house roles available in this state government organisation:

• Senior Solicitor – 6 month parental leave contract
• Senior Solicitor – fixed term contract to June 2026
• Managing Principal Solicitor – permanent role

Senior Solicitor

About the role

• The Senior Solicitor’s role incorporates commercial contracting, procurement, IP, and funding agreements
• Provide authoritative advice that is clear, accurate and appropriate, 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 in complex and sensitive matters
• Procurement and coordination of workplace mediators in relation to certain disputes
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on the performance and quality of advice of contracted legal firms 
• Lead and drive effective liaison with other government departments and agencies, and professional bodies 
• Advise on new and emerging issues in the law and their longer-term implications for the department

About you

• Minimum 18 months relevant experience 
• Commercial law experience highly valued, particularly advising on, drafting and negotiating contracts
• Understanding of government law matters and experience in public sector would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience in employment, industrial relations, intellectual property, or commercial litigation is helpful but not essential

Managing Principal Solicitor

About the role

• This role operates autonomously within a distinct branch of this state government organisation 
• Provide authoritative advice that is clear, accurate and appropriate, on complex legal and policy issues and provide high level briefings and correspondence
• Provide legal advice on a broad range of complex and significant regulatory and compliance issues including contractual matters, residential agreements, consumer law issues, property law issues, statutory interpretation and administrative law matters
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to strategic decision-making impacting on the operating environment of the department 
• Provide leadership, management, support and mentorship to the solicitors in the team and other solicitors across the branch
• Allocate and supervise work where appropriate across lawyers and teams in consultation with relevant team managers
• Contribute to legal knowledge within the department by a commitment to continuing legal education and leading delivery of training of departmental staff
• Effectively manage and report on the performance of counsel and contracted solicitors and matter budgets in meeting the needs of the department in a cost-effective manner
• Identify and advise on new and emerging issues in the law and their longer-term implications for the Department. Lead reviews of significant cases to identify improvements to systems and processes.

About you

• Minimum 4 years experience 
• Experience in commercial, regulatory, or property law highly valued
• Experience in drafting various forms of agreements (including consumer-facing agreements or documents) in a regulated legal environment would be highly desirable
• Well-developed written communication and legal drafting skills are essential
• Experience managing external law firms and counsel to deliver strategically appropriate advice on time and managing procurement processes
• A broad understanding of government law and processes generally, corporate governance, litigation and the legislative process would be an advantage
• Understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) highly beneficial
• Experience in construction law is helpful but this is not a major part of the role 
• Suited to a commercially minded and impact driven individual focused on delivering good outcomes 

About the organisation:

Our client is a large state government organisation with a strong mission to make Victoria fairer and safer for everyone. You will be making a tangible difference in an organisation with a dedicated focus on community wellbeing and the social recovery of Victoria. The workforce reflects the diversity of Victoria where differences are celebrated in an inclusive environment.

Benefits:

As well as the opportunity to make a difference with meaningful work, you will also get career growth, competitive pay, work-life balance, flexibility and learning opportunities. The organisation offers hybrid working with 2 days/week WFH, flexible start and finish times, and extensive leave provisions.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV through the ‘apply now’ button or email directly to Jarrod Moyle jarrod@eliasrecruitment.com alternatively for a confidential discussion please call 02 8045 5044.

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