Senior Legal Adviser & Team Lead – Public Sector

Department of Treasury and Finance; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Treasury and Finance – Melbourne VIC is seeking a generalist lawyer to broaden your fundamental skills while developing a specialization in key legal areas across government and the public sector.

You will draft contracts and policy proposals, lead a team of lawyers, and collaborate with other departments to manage major legislative projects and disputes. A 12-month fixed term with rights to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to practice as a legal practitioner in Victoria, with at least 6 years PQE.
• Recognised within the legal profession for well-developed and considered judgement and impeccable professional ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide technically sound, solutions-based legal services across the full spectrum of issues faced by the Department and its Ministerial portfolios.
• Draft contracts, legal instruments, correspondence, briefs for Ministers and senior executives, Cabinet submissions and policy proposals.
• Contribute to DTF Legal’s positive culture by working cooperatively with a diverse team of lawyers.
• Manage and lead a team of lawyers, including mentoring on career development and performance planning.
• Support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsels with leadership and workload management.
• Develop relationships and negotiate with other DTF units, departments and agencies.
• Lead major policy and legislative projects, including enactment of legislation and policy proposals.
• Manage and provide advice on disputes, litigation, and statutory powers and rights.
• Assist in procuring external legal services to achieve value for money.

Skills

Commercial & Corporate

Energy & Infrastructure

Public & Administrative Law

Disputes & Litigation

Statutory Interpretation

Contracting

Property Law

Employment Law

Regulatory & Competition

Education

Admission to practice in Victoria

Job description

The Department of Treasury and Finance – Melbourne VIC is seeking a generalist lawyer to broaden your fundamental skills while developing a specialization in key legal areas across government and the public sector.

You will draft contracts and policy proposals, lead a team of lawyers, and collaborate with other departments to manage major legislative projects and disputes. A 12-month fixed term with rights to work in Australia.