Managing Principal Solicitor

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing is recruiting a Managing Principal Solicitor to oversee the delivery of legal services for Homes Victoria’s major projects, including the High-rise Redevelopment Program. The role reports to the Head of Legal, Corporate, Construction and Property and focuses on the social housing portfolio.

The successful candidate will supervise a team of lawyers and work with internal teams and external advisors to provide strategic legal guidance and drive system

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of authoritative and specialist advice on complex legal issues in the delivery of high quality legal services for Homes Victoria's major projects.
• Supervise and manage a team of lawyers including senior solicitors and solicitors.
• Advise internal teams and external advisors/stakeholders on legal matters related to social housing and redevelopment programs.

Job description

The Managing Principal Solicitor will report to the Head of Legal, Corporate, Construction and Property, and be responsible for overseeing legal services associated with Homes Victoria's major projects, including in particular the High-rise Redevelopment Program.

A key focus for the role is the legal aspects of delivering Homes Victoria's social housing portfolio and pipeline of major projects, including the High-rise Redevelopment Program. This includes advising on a broad range of activities in conjunction with Homes Victoria's internal teams and external advisors/stakeholders, providing advice and guidance where required.

This role will also be responsible for supervising and managing a team of lawyers including senior solicitors and solicitors supporting renter engagement and relocation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Lead the provision of authoritative and specialist advice on complex legal issues in the delivery of high quality, client focused and cost-effective legal services in relation to complex and sensitive matters.

Lead the identification and advise on new and emerging issues within the law and their long-term implications for the department, leading reviews of significant cases or legislative changes to identify system, process and policy improvements, working collaboratively across Legal Services in the development of continuous improvement.

Utilise strong specialist knowledge and skills to lead the strategic litigation of matters, providing specialist advice to achieve the departmental and/or government policy aims and reforms.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Our department oversees the portfolios of housing, child protection, disability, ageing and carers, prevention of family violence, women, veterans, youth, LGBTIQA+ equality. In delivering across these portfolios, we work every day to achieve a fairer, safer and more inclusive Victoria. We support people so they can feel empowered, safe and secure.

Our department oversees the portfolios of housing, child protection, disability, ageing and carers, prevention of family violence, women, veterans, youth, LGBTIQA+ equality. In delivering across these portfolios, we work every day to achieve a fairer, safer and more inclusive Victoria. We support people so they can feel empowered, safe and secure.