Senior Lead Counsel, Land Acquisition & Environment

Lead Counsel, Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 194,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) seeks a senior and highly experienced lawyer to join as Lead Counsel of the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment Team on a 15-month fixed term contract. The role involves leading a large team and delivering strategic advisory and litigation work for government priorities.

This position offers a fixed-term opportunity with potential for impact across major government initiatives and client development within the Public Law and Planning Branch.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience managing large teams.
• Experience providing high-level legal advice in government.
• Specialist knowledge in land acquisition, planning and environment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of solicitors and paralegals (20+).</br>Provide expert legal advice on land acquisition, planning and environment matters.
• Manage advisory and litigation work and drive client service delivery.
• Contribute to business development and growth of VGSO's branch.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic management

Legal advisory

Land acquisition

Job description

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) seeks a senior and highly experienced lawyer to join as Lead Counsel of the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment Team on a 15-month fixed term contract. The role involves leading a large team and delivering strategic advisory and litigation work for government priorities.

This position offers a fixed-term opportunity with potential for impact across major government initiatives and client development within the Public Law and Planning Branch.