Senior Government & Commercial Legal Advisor

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Victoria; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Senior Legal Adviser in Corporate & Commercial to provide clear, practical legal advice on complex commercial and regulatory matters. You will help manage legal risks for the department and its ministers, lead high-stakes cases, and guide junior staff in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

You must be admitted to practise in Victoria and bring 3–6 years of experience in commercial deals, projects, disputes or regulatory

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practise as a legal practitioner in Victoria.
• 3-6 years of legal practice experience preferred.
• Strong legal skills to analyse complex issues, interpret contracts and laws and give clear advice.
• Senior legal experience in commercial deals, projects, disputes or regulatory matters.
• Government knowledge to understand Victorian Government and Cabinet processes.
• Leadership and judgement to solve problems, guide others, manage change and build trusted working relationships.

Responsibilities

• As senior legal adviser, corporate & commercial, you will provide legal advice on complex issues.
• You will help the department make sound decisions and manage legal risks.
• You will: provide clear, practical legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters, including disputes and investigations
• Lead complex and sensitive legal matters with minimal supervision
• Analyse contracts, laws and legal issues to find sound solutions
• Prepare accurate legal documents, briefs and letters for senior leaders and ministers
• Support legal leaders, guide junior staff and help build a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract interpretation

Regulatory matters

Leadership and judgement

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks a Senior Legal Adviser in Corporate & Commercial to provide clear, practical legal advice on complex commercial and regulatory matters. You will help manage legal risks for the department and its ministers, lead high-stakes cases, and guide junior staff in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

You must be admitted to practise in Victoria and bring 3–6 years of experience in commercial deals, projects, disputes or regulatory