Senior Special Counsel, Government Litigation & Disputes

Department of Justice; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 194,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible hybrid work options

Job summary

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) invites applications for a Special Counsel in Litigation & Dispute Resolution. The role focuses on high-profile government matters, offering strategic advice across litigated and pre-litigated matters with a strong emphasis on risk management and client relationships.

You will work under the Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor, LDR, contributing to risk mitigation and branch sustainability, and may supervise junior lawyers while delivering

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice to Government clients in relation to complex and often sensitive claims and litigation
• Providing strategic guidance to teams and supervision of files, ensuring the provision of high quality and responsive legal services and advice
• Assisting in the delivery of internal training to ensure continuous development of legal staff within the Branch

Job description

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) invites applications for a Special Counsel in Litigation & Dispute Resolution. The role focuses on high-profile government matters, offering strategic advice across litigated and pre-litigated matters with a strong emphasis on risk management and client relationships.

You will work under the Assistant Victorian Government Solicitor, LDR, contributing to risk mitigation and branch sustainability, and may supervise junior lawyers while delivering