Managing Principal Solicitor (Native Title) Commercial Property And Technology Branch - Victori[...]

Managing Principal Solicitor (Native Title) Commercial Property and Technology Branch - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

City of Melbourne, AU

State Government of Victoria, Australia

Job posted: 14 / 11 / 2024

Organisation: Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

Reference: VG / VGSO821

Closes: 01 / 12 / 2024

Classification: VPSG6.2

Salary Range: $157,356 - $180,115

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/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

About the VGSO

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

About the team

The role sits within VGSO's Commercial, Property and Technology Branch which assists government clients to conduct significant transactions and projects, manage their corporate affairs and acquire, manage or dispose of land, goods or services. The branch offers specialist services in IP/IT, property and Native Title.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior practitioner to provide highly specialised legal expertise and technical legal advice across government, focusing on Traditional Owner rights and government decision making in the areas of native title, cultural heritage and human rights. This is a leadership role where you will contribute to how the State responds to competing and complex claims, negotiates agreements and manages critical relationships, as it engages with Yoorrook, Treaty, native title claims and beyond. The VGSO is the exclusive provider of native title services to government clients. We provide assistance ranging from representing the State in critically important native title litigation to advice on the impacts of native title and related rights on major transactions, projects and land use.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance with the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and/or the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic) for infrastructure projects and mining;
• Advise senior clients from across the public sector on Traditional Owner rights and government decision making in the areas of native title, cultural heritage and human rights;
• Coordinate matters, counsel and experts and manage junior lawyers across the Native Title team;
• Act in native title claims, litigation regarding Traditional Owner rights and government decision making and related mediations and case management hearings.

Skills and experience

• Strong management and leadership skills, including supervision of junior and mid-level lawyers;
• Ability to coordinate a busy practice in a fee-for-service environment;
• Highly developed knowledge and understanding of basic principles and practice of native title;
• Strong understanding of, and experience in, statutory interpretation;
• Demonstrated ability to carry out complex legal research and analysis;
• Ability to provide expert and authoritative written and oral advice;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client relationship management skills.

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now! Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately, but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 1 December 2024.