Lawyer, Hays, Legal. Melbourne VIC. Property Law (Legal). Full time. Elevate your career with Victoria's leading legal body.
Your new company: The 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.
Your new role: As 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. Your key responsibilities will involve:
Drafting policy proposals and preparing written submissions.
Briefing LIV executives on pivotal issues affecting the legal landscape.
Managing PELS committees and working groups, including Property Law and Environmental Issues.
Collaborating on impactful law reform campaigns.
Monitoring emerging legal trends to initiate progressive policy solutions.
Building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative policy development.
Ensuring accurate, high-quality contributions to the monthly property law column in the Law Institute Journal.
What you'll need to succeed: To 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. Essential qualifications include:
Australian legal practitioner with eligibility for a Victorian practicing 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 return: Joining 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. Benefits include:
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.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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