Senior Government Litigation Counsel (Hybrid)

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Victoria

Hybrid

AUD 194,000 - 217,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Career opportunities

Learning and development

Job summary

VGSO in Melbourne seeks a senior Special Counsel to provide specialist legal advice across government on complex, high-profile claims. You will oversee litigated and pre-litigated matters, mentor junior lawyers, and shape strategy with government clients. The role emphasizes risk mitigation and strategic leadership within public sector work.

A flexible hybrid work arrangement is offered, with strong opportunities for professional development and high-impact work on public-interest matters.

Qualifications

Senior and highly experienced legal practitioner with litigated and pre-litigated claim experience.
Ability to supervise, mentor junior lawyers and manage complex files.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking and client relationship skills.
Knowledge of government structure and public sector sensitivities valued.

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice to government clients on complex claims and litigation.
Offer strategic guidance to teams and supervise files for high-quality service.
Deliver internal training to develop legal staff within the Branch.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal strategy

Public sector knowledge

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

A flexible hybrid work arrangement is offered, with strong opportunities for professional development and high-impact work on public-interest matters.

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