Managing Principal Solicitor, Litigation And Dispute Resolution - Victorian Government Solicito[...]

Managing Principal Solicitor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

City of Melbourne, AU

State Government of Victoria, Australia

Reference: VG / VGSO820

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State, providing responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector.

About the branch

The Litigation and Dispute Resolution (L&DR) Branch is a team of approximately 60 legal practitioners and an additional team of 35 legal support staff, including paralegals that provide specialist legal services to a large number of government clients and departments.

About the role

We are seeking a senior and experienced lawyer to join the VGSO as a Managing Principal Solicitor in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch.

Reporting to Lead Counsel, the successful candidate will lead and supervise a team of enthusiastic and dedicated lawyers and paralegals, while providing high-level legal advice across Government.

The role requires the efficient management of complex and sensitive litigation with a particular focus on State care, personal injury, and negligence claims.

As an ideal applicant, you will be dynamic and responsive, have demonstrated people leadership capability, and be eager to supervise, mentor, and develop a team of lawyers.

Collaboration is fundamental to success in this role, and you must be willing to share your knowledge and experience across the Branch.

You will bring to this role your strong ability to demonstrate sound judgement on complex legal matters based upon significant experience, along with the ability to develop positive existing client relationships and establish new business opportunities.

A strong understanding of the structure and culture of government and of the political and legal sensitivities of operating within the public sector is beneficial.

Please note: Previous experience handling broad personal injury and negligence matters is essential.

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 welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a brief cover letter and resume that outlines your experience relevant to this role.

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 28 November 2024.

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening, and criminal record checks.

Job type: Full time

Job classification: VPSG6.2

Contact: Kate Miller 0408 353 909 vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.au