Corporate Contracts Solicitor – Tendering & IT/IP

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing in Melbourne is seeking a Solicitor in the Corporate stream of the Corporate and Construction team. You will provide timely legal advice and practical guidance, draft and negotiate contracts, and assist in monitoring the performance of contracted legal firms to meet departmental needs.

Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor, the role covers contract law, tendering, IT/IP, employment law, and general commercial work.

Responsibilities

• Provide well-reasoned legal advice, briefings and correspondence.
• Advise on tendering, contracts and commercial matters,
• Draft and negotiate contracts.

Job description

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing in Melbourne is seeking a Solicitor in the Corporate stream of the Corporate and Construction team. You will provide timely legal advice and practical guidance, draft and negotiate contracts, and assist in monitoring the performance of contracted legal firms to meet departmental needs.

Reporting to the Managing Principal Solicitor, the role covers contract law, tendering, IT/IP, employment law, and general commercial work.