Senior Solicitor, Commercial Law

$98,396 - $119,052 (Plus Superannuation)
Fixed term / 12 months
Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The position of Senior Solicitor, Commercial Law forms a part of the Legal and Legislation Branch within the Corporate Services Group. The position forms part of the Commercial Law team, which deal with (among other things) funding arrangements, intellectual property, licensing, property including leasing, international commercial negotiations and major projects.

The Legal and Legislation Branch is responsible for providing high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Legal issues are predominantly focused on commercial and contractual matters, administrative law and public law matters, including dispute resolution and other issues arising from the administration of portfolio legislation for a diverse client group including regional staff, policy officers and decision makers.

The successful applicant will undertake a wide variety of work across the Commercial Law Team.

Reporting to the Director Legal, Commercial Law, the key accountabilities of the role include:

Draft and review a range of legal documentation, including agreements and instruments, as well as conduct negotiations to settle documentation.
Provide authoritative advice on a broad range of legal issues and major strategic proposals.
Manage delivery of legal services, including provision of legal services by external providers where required to ensure high quality advice and value for money.
Negotiate and manage complex matters in various jurisdictions; brief and instruct counsel and external solicitors.
Deal with and undertake analysis of complex legal issues.

For a confidential discussion, please call Adrian Shavitsky - Director Legal, Commercial Law on 03 8392 6990.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at midnight on 19 July 2020.

Senior Solicitor, Commercial Law

Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions All Melbourne VIC

Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions

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