Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Elevate your career with Victoria's leading legal body. Apply now!Your new companyThe Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) is the distinguished peak body representing over 20,200 legal professionals across Victoria. LIV advocates for the highest standards in legal practice, ethical responsibility, and community service, ensuring a robust and accessible legal and justice system. As a non-profit dedicated to its members, LIV commits to the ongoing advancement and support of the legal profession, advocating for legal reforms and fostering a community of trust, integrity, and professionalism. LIV's commitment is to uphold justice, promoting equitable legal representation and impactful advocacy for both its members and the wider community.Your new roleAs a Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in the Legal Policy, Advocacy, and Professional Standards team, focusing on the Property and Environmental Law Section (PELS). Reporting directly to the Head of Legal Policy, you'll contribute to dynamic policy reform initiatives, collaborate on advocacy projects, and represent LIV in high-level engagements. This role is an exciting combination of specialised legal policy work, team leadership, and hands-on engagement with influential stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will involve drafting policy proposals, preparing written submissions, and briefing LIV executives on pivotal issues affecting the legal landscape.Manage PELS committees and working groups, including Property Law, Environmental Issues, and other specialised areas.Collaborate on impactful law reform campaigns, advocating for significant issues within the profession.Monitor emerging legal trends to initiate progressive policy solutions.Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative policy development.Ensure accurate, high-quality contributions to the monthly property law column in the Law Institute Journal.What you'll need to succeedTo thrive in this role, you'll need to bring a deep understanding of property law, a passion for legal advocacy, and experience in legal policy development. You will have a strategic mindset, combined with exceptional research and communication skills, to develop and influence policy. Collaborative skills are essential, as you'll work closely with diverse committees and a range of stakeholders. This role requires an Australian legal practitioner with at least two years of experience, a proactive approach to managing projects, and a commitment to the ethical standards that define the LIV.Australian legal practitioner with eligibility for a Victorian practising certificate.Proven experience in property law, regulatory issues, and policy development.High-level research skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation.Exceptional project management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.Collaborative, with demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and conflict management.What you'll get in returnJoining LIV offers you an opportunity to be part of a respected organisation that values continuous learning, service excellence, and innovation. In addition to a rewarding role, you'll enjoy a collaborative work environment where your contributions directly impact the legal profession and the community. LIV provides ongoing professional development, networking opportunities, and a supportive workplace committed to your career growth and personal integrity.Opportunity to influence significant legal reforms and policies.Access to professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events.Collaborative work culture within a respected and established legal body.Clear career progression and leadership development pathways.Meaningful work that contributes to advancing legal standards in Victoria.
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