Senior Lawyer – Constitutional & Administrative Reform

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government seeks an experienced lawyer with strong expertise in constitutional and administrative law to provide strategic legal and policy advice. You will lead significant reform projects, develop primary and subordinate legislation, and work with stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in Victoria and able to navigate legislative processes and constitutional requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in government, corporate or private practice.
• Strong understanding of constitutional and administrative law and statutory interpretation.
• Proven ability to develop primary and subordinate legislation and lead reform projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, authoritative legal and policy advice under tight deadlines.
• Lead significant reform projects and legislative initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and manage priorities and time effectively.
• Navigate legislative processes and constitutional requirements in policy development.

Skills

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Statutory interpretation

Strategic policy advice

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Admitted to practise as a lawyer in Victoria

Job description

Victorian Government seeks an experienced lawyer with strong expertise in constitutional and administrative law to provide strategic legal and policy advice. You will lead significant reform projects, develop primary and subordinate legislation, and work with stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in Victoria and able to navigate legislative processes and constitutional requirements.