Chief Government Solicitor, Victoria

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) seeks a senior, highly skilled lawyer to become the next Victorian Government Solicitor. This key role leads a practice responsible for high quality and authoritative legal advice to the Victorian Government across constitutional issues, FOI, native title and government procurement.

The appointment is for up to five years, appointed by the Premier, and requires tertiary qualifications in law and admission as a barrister and solicitor of the

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Law and admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
• Senior and highly skilled lawyer with capacity to lead a practice or legal branch.

Education

Tertiary law qualification

Job description

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) seeks a senior, highly skilled lawyer to become the next Victorian Government Solicitor. This key role leads a practice responsible for high quality and authoritative legal advice to the Victorian Government across constitutional issues, FOI, native title and government procurement.

The appointment is for up to five years, appointed by the Premier, and requires tertiary qualifications in law and admission as a barrister and solicitor of the