Senior Transport Legal Advisor (Franchise & Contracts)

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Work life balance

Wellbeing adjustments

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Senior Lawyer, Transport Advisory to provide authoritative legal guidance on complex commercial matters, especially franchise close-out. You will support senior leaders, manage risk and external advisers, and help inform policy and commercial decisions for high-value contracting arrangements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to coordinate priorities across teams within a dynamic

Qualifications

• A tertiary law degree and admission or eligibility to practise as a lawyer in Victoria is mandatory.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrated experience advising on complex, high-value contracts, with preference for transport, infrastructure or government work.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative, strategic and pragmatic legal advice on complex commercial matters.
• Support senior leaders and stakeholders to protect the State's interests and manage risk.
• Manage external advisers, monitor delivery and inform policy and commercial decisions for franchise close-out.

Education

Law degree

Admission to practice (Victoria)

Post-qualification experience (3+ years)

Job description

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Senior Lawyer, Transport Advisory to provide authoritative legal guidance on complex commercial matters, especially franchise close-out. You will support senior leaders, manage risk and external advisers, and help inform policy and commercial decisions for high-value contracting arrangements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to coordinate priorities across teams within a dynamic