Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Reference: 5543
Job posted: 15/11/2024
Closes: 02/12/2024
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115
About the Role This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026 Join the Department of Transport and Planning as a Principal Lawyer, Commercial Disputes, where you will be responsible for providing authoritative advice on a wide range of complex legal issues, focusing on the State's participation in cladding cost recovery litigation, associated ADR, and other commercial disputes as required. You will deliver outstanding client service and timely, clear, and pragmatic legal advice and related services.
The cladding cost recovery program includes the management of commercial litigation and ADR to recover funds spent by the State of Victoria to rectify non-compliant combustible cladding and to hold responsible practitioners to account.
In addition to advising on litigation and ADR, the role will play a proactive and critical role in assisting DTP to formulate responses to complex policy issues and making recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform decision making.
About You You are a highly skilled and engaged member of your project and legal teams, respected for your excellent, clear, timely, and pragmatic legal advice. You provide in-house legal advice on cladding cost recovery litigation, ADR, and related matters, supporting the Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Disputes, the Director Legal, Commercial Disputes, and the cladding cost recovery program. You provide expert legal advice and support to DTP business areas, executive managers, and committees, and the Minister for Planning in managing and resolving cladding cost recovery litigation and related matters. You demonstrate expert knowledge, skills, and industry experience to ensure that the advice and services provided (including by external counsel) are of a high standard, reflect current best practice, mitigate risk, and optimize business outcomes. You proactively establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support the delivery of DTP's objectives. You keep abreast of advances, changes, and trends relevant to commercial disputes and incorporate this knowledge into DTP's approach to commercial dispute resolution. Key Selection Criteria We are seeking a skilled legal professional to join the Department of Transport and Planning as Principal Lawyer, Commercial Disputes. In this role, you will provide and procure high-level legal advice, manage litigation, and support complex legal drafting while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
Your expertise in providing legal advice will be crucial in identifying risks, managing sensitive issues, and applying relevant law to complex situations. You will also review and draft legally complex documents, ensuring compliance with law and policy while minimizing legal and commercial risks.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential, as you will evaluate issues from multiple perspectives and deliver effective solutions within a wider business context. You will influence outcomes by building support for ideas and effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities, as well as resilience in handling challenges. If you are a driven, detail-oriented legal professional ready to make an impact for Victoria, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications and Experience Mandatory Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practise as a lawyer in Victoria. Current tertiary degree in law. Demonstrated experience managing complex litigation and related ADR either in an in-house legal role or through private practice experience. Demonstrated experience working on complex construction litigation and related ADR, or infrastructure or service contract-related disputes would be viewed favourably. Demonstrated in-house legal experience. Demonstrated experience working for or advising government, including awareness of government-specific considerations relevant to legal advice. Demonstrated experience managing delivery of legal services by external providers. What We Offer Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable. Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services. A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork. Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements. We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture. Culture Value We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants. We prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday the 2nd of December, 2024. Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
For further information about the role please contact Nile Rodman - Director Legal, Commercial Disputes - via ******.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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