Senior Government Litigation Counsel — Hybrid

victorian government solicitor office; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 194,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

VGSO in Melbourne seeks a Senior Special Counsel for the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch. You will provide highly specialised legal advice on litigated and pre-litigated matters, shaping responses to complex claims and managing key relationships.

You will report to the Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor and influence risk mitigation, training, and strategic decisions to support long-term branch success.

Qualifications

• Senior and highly experienced legal practitioner with experience navigating both litigated and pre-litigated stages of a claim.
• Adept at managing sensitive subject matter in a fast-paced public sector environment.
• Ability to supervise, guide and mentor junior lawyers and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice to Government clients on complex matters.
• Providing strategic guidance to teams and supervising files to ensure high-quality services.
• Assisting in delivering internal training to develop legal staff within the Branch.

Skills

Senior lawyer

Strategic legal advice

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

VGSO in Melbourne seeks a Senior Special Counsel for the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch. You will provide highly specialised legal advice on litigated and pre-litigated matters, shaping responses to complex claims and managing key relationships.

You will report to the Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor and influence risk mitigation, training, and strategic decisions to support long-term branch success.