Solicitor (Commercial), Commercial, Property & Technology - Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

About this role

• Challenging, diverse and professionally fulfilling work on matters unique to the public sector
• Build your commercial legal skills with excellent support and guidance from mentors who are invested in your development
• Ongoing | Full time
• Hybrid working from home/office environment
• VPS 3 / VPS 4 - $74,580 - $104,762 p.a. + superannuation

About the VGSOThe Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.About the branchThe Commercial, Property and Technology (CP&T) Branch assists government clients to conduct significant transactions and projects, manage their corporate affairs and acquire, manage or dispose of land, goods or services. The branch offers specialist services in IP/IT, property and Native Title. It offers deep commercial expertise with a government perspective.About the roleWe're looking for a committed and enthusiastic lawyer with a commercial background, in the early stage of their legal career, to join the Commercial, Property & Technology Branch. We'll empower you to build your own practice and client relationships and give you plenty of opportunities to develop your skills to provide practical and strategic legal advice. The issues we deal with are diverse and interesting, and the government context provides unique challenges. In addition to core commercial work, you'll also have an opportunity to work across several areas of law, including supporting our technology, property and native title teams.Responsibilities:

• Manage your own matters from start to finish (with appropriate supervision) and develop your client relationships
• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial legal documents
• Provide high quality commercial legal advice to government on complex and challenging legal issues
• Undertake research and analysis that really matters
• Skills and experience
• Admitted to practice as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Knowledge and understanding of basic principles and practice of commercial law
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client relationship management skills
• Flexibility and the ability to manage competing priorities (with supervision and support)

BenefitsVGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance. We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the officeHow to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Kate Miller, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0403 303 909 or vgso.recruitment@vgso.vic.gov.auApplications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 29 May 2024.Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.