Strategic Solicitor: Land, Planning & Environment

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career progression opportunities

Mentoring and development

Job summary

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Principal Solicitor in Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment. This role combines advisory and litigation work for government clients on land, planning and environment matters.

You will independently manage major matters, supervise solicitors, and contribute to knowledge sharing while strengthening client relationships across the Victorian public sector. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced legal practitioner with specialist land acquisition, planning or environment knowledge.
• Ability to confidently manage complex and sensitive matters.
• Strong written and oral advocacy, with litigation experience in courts/tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and litigation services to government clients on land, planning and environment matters.
• Independently manage significant advisory and litigation matters, including major projects.
• Lead, supervise and mentor solicitors, and foster client relationships across the public sector.

Skills

Legal practitioner

Litigation

Leadership

Education

Admitted to practise in Victoria

Job description

Victorian Government Solicitor's Office – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Principal Solicitor in Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment. This role combines advisory and litigation work for government clients on land, planning and environment matters.

You will independently manage major matters, supervise solicitors, and contribute to knowledge sharing while strengthening client relationships across the Victorian public sector. Hybrid work arrangement offered.