AddressA fantastic ongoing, career growth opportunity to join our Governance and Legal team.
The Senior Lawyer is responsible for partnering with key internal stakeholders to provide quality, timely and pragmatic legal advice under the supervision of the Managing Legal Counsel - Legislative Functions, Advice and Commercial on various areas of law.
These may include commercial law, administrative law, corporate governance, statutory interpretation, contract law, privacy law, employment law, freedom of information and legislative reform. The role may also require you to provide support and guidance to junior lawyers or to our Freedom of Information officers
Who we are looking for:
- Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic, quality and timely legal advice on a range of legal issues to a variety of audiences at different levels in a format that is easily understood.
- Demonstrated experience advising in one or more of commercial law, administrative law, statutory interpretation, employment law, privacy and freedom of information, or the ability to gain the relevant skills.
- A background in building and construction law
- At least 3 years of post-admission experience
How to Apply
What to include in your application:
- A copy of your resume.
- A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
VBA Commitment
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.
We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via *******@vba.vic.gov.au.
We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
Working at the VBA - what you can expect:
- To be part of a passionate, supportive, and motivated team.
- The opportunity to use your knowledge and skills within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
- An amazing employee engagement program, career development, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for greater work life balance.
Important information
- Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.
