Generalists - In-house (Legal)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Engaging and interesting work in a general in-house government legal practice across wide-ranging portfolios including environment, energy, resources, water and agriculture. Team-oriented, supportive workplace. Opportunity for a capable Senior Solicitor to join a forward-thinking State government legal team that supports the diverse work of the department as a responsive, strategic advisory service on complex, high-value work. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is looking to fill three roles to join three highly skilled in-house legal teams, within the Legal and Legislation division. One role is ongoing, and two roles are 12 months / 9 months fixed term to cover parental leave. The roles suit mid-level lawyers.
The Legal and Legislation Division works across multiple functional groups in a variety of portfolios including energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and earth resources.
About you: To be successful, you will need to have demonstrated experience in the delivery of authoritative, strategic and practical legal advice, in at least two or more of the following areas:
administrative law (including operation of government and an awareness of Constitutional issues), statutory interpretation and corporate governance. litigation and dispute resolution. major projects. commercial and contract matters. You are: energetic and passionate about delivering results that matter and making a difference, bringing a customer-focused mindset in all that you do, and taking pride in giving effective, valuable support to your organisation. your technical legal skills are recognised by your peers, colleagues and managers to be of a high standard, and you are willing to utilise these well-honed skills and develop further in this role. you enjoy being part of an inclusive and team-oriented workplace culture that is collaborative, professional and engaged. If this sounds like you and you'd like to be a part of a high performing, welcoming and busy legal team, working on interesting and exciting work, we welcome your application.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications: An Australian lawyer holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria). Demonstrated ability to deliver - in a timely manner - accurate, concise, clear and authoritative legal advice in the core areas of administrative law (including operation of government and an awareness of Constitutional issues) and statutory interpretation, commercial and contract matters, corporate governance, litigation and dispute resolution. Experience delivering advice in two of these areas is mandatory and highly regarded in all. Experience in either broader general in-house or government legal practice and/or some of the department's areas of specialisation: environmental law, energy law, First Nations self-determination and related frameworks, agriculture, Crown land use and development, natural resource management and fire and emergency management, commissions and inquiries. Well-developed experience delivering advice in environment, natural resource management contexts and in litigation management will be highly regarded. The work location for these positions is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available. Please specify in your application which of the above roles you would like to be considered for. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 10 November 2024. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
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