Lead Solicitor, Land Acquisition & Environment (Hybrid)

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Victoria's Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) seeks a Principal Solicitor to join the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team. You will provide expert advice and manage advisory and litigation matters for government clients on land, planning and environment issues.

You will independently handle significant matters, supervise lawyers, and contribute to knowledge sharing while building strong public-sector relationships. A flexible hybrid work arrangement supports balance.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practise, or eligible for admission, as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on complex land acquisition, planning, environment and public law matters.
• Lead advisory and litigation matters for government clients across major projects.
• Supervise, mentor solicitors and support staff within the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team.
• Foster strong client relationships across the Victorian public sector.

Skills

Land acquisition law

Planning law

Environment law

Litigation

Advisory writing

Education

Admitted to practice in Victoria

Job description

Victoria's Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) seeks a Principal Solicitor to join the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team. You will provide expert advice and manage advisory and litigation matters for government clients on land, planning and environment issues.

You will independently handle significant matters, supervise lawyers, and contribute to knowledge sharing while building strong public-sector relationships. A flexible hybrid work arrangement supports balance.