Principal Solicitor - Land, Planning & Environment (Hybrid)

Department of Justice; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice seeks a Principal Solicitor in the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team to provide strategic legal advice and handle significant advisory and litigation matters for government clients.

You will lead, mentor and collaborate across the team, managing complex land, planning and environment projects while supporting government decision-making and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practise or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
• Extensive knowledge in land acquisition, planning and environment law.
• Experience supervising solicitors and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to provide expert written and oral legal advice on complex matters.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and litigation services to government clients.
• Lead significant advisory and litigation matters related to land, planning, environment and public law.
• Mentor and supervise solicitors and graduates, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Victorian public sector clients.
• Support government decision-making and project outcomes through high-quality legal services.

Job description

Department of Justice seeks a Principal Solicitor in the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team to provide strategic legal advice and handle significant advisory and litigation matters for government clients.

You will lead, mentor and collaborate across the team, managing complex land, planning and environment projects while supporting government decision-making and outcomes.