Senior Solicitor, Contracts, Tendering & Advisory

Resources; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Melbourne office is seeking a Senior Solicitor in the Corporate stream of the Corporate and Construction team. You will provide timely legal advice and prepare contracts and advice for clients including senior executives and portfolio ministers, supported by the department.

You will assist in monitoring and reporting on the performance and quality of advice from contracted firms to meet the department's needs.

Qualifications

• Provide authoritative advice on complex legal and policy issues.
• Provide high level briefings and correspondence.
• Advise on tendering, contracts and commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts.
• Support the Corporate stream with general commercial and IT/IP matters.
• Monitor and report on the performance and quality of external legal firms.

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Melbourne office is seeking a Senior Solicitor in the Corporate stream of the Corporate and Construction team. You will provide timely legal advice and prepare contracts and advice for clients including senior executives and portfolio ministers, supported by the department.

You will assist in monitoring and reporting on the performance and quality of advice from contracted firms to meet the department's needs.