Principal Solicitor – Land Acquisition & Environment (Hybrid)

victorian government solicitor office; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

VGSO is seeking an experienced Principal Solicitor to join the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team in Melbourne. You will provide expert legal advice and manage advisory and litigation matters for government clients, including major projects, while mentoring junior lawyers.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, leadership responsibilities, and opportunities to influence public law outcomes across planning, environment and land acquisition.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practise, or eligible, as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Proven ability to provide clear, strategic legal advice on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert written and oral legal advice on complex matters.
• Independently conduct advisory and litigation work for government clients.
• Supervise, mentor and develop solicitors and paralegals.
• Manage multiple high-priority matters with deadlines and milestones.
• Develop strong client relationships across the Victorian public sector.

Skills

Expert written and oral legal advice

Litigation experience

Supervising solicitors

Interpersonal and communication skills

Client relationship management

Time management and multitasking

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admitted to practise in Victoria or eligible

Job description

VGSO is seeking an experienced Principal Solicitor to join the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team in Melbourne. You will provide expert legal advice and manage advisory and litigation matters for government clients, including major projects, while mentoring junior lawyers.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, leadership responsibilities, and opportunities to influence public law outcomes across planning, environment and land acquisition.