In-Demand Senior solicitor Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Senior Solicitor
Environment Protection Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $128,635 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- On-the-job training
5d
Solicitor
TC Legal Pty Ltd trading as Summit (AUST) Lawyers —Box Hill VIC
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick Apply
14d
Solicitor – Senior Associate
Carter Newell —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Senior Solicitor
Office of Public Prosecutions —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Agile
7d
Senior Solicitor
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
4d
Principal Solicitor
Department of Transport and Planning —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
12d
Senior Associate - Workplace Law (open on location)
Avant —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Senior Claims Manager - Civil Claims (Victoria)
Avant —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Employee assistance program
Senior Executive Advisor, Office of the VGS
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $166,939 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
7d
Consultant / Senior Consultant, Company and Personal Insolvency
Teneo —Melbourne VIC
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Director, Disputes & Economics, Forensic Accountant
Ankura —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- AI
Associate or Senior Associate - Personal Injury
Shine Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
Senior Associate, Disputes & Economics (Forensic Accountant)
Ankura —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- In-person
Senior Executive Advisor, Office of the VGS
Victorian Government Solicitor's Office —Melbourne VIC
- $166,939 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
7d
Associate/Senior Associate (Medical Negligence)
Maurice Blackburn —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
8d
Managing Principal Solicitor, Police Advisory
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $166,939 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
8d
Managing Principal Solicitor, Police Advisory
Victorian Government Solicitor's Office —Melbourne VIC
- $166,939 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
9d
Counsel Assisting the Solicitor-General for Victoria
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Office experience
5d
Solicitor
DLA Piper —Melbourne VIC
- Analysis skills
Solicitor
Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
13d

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Senior Solicitor

Environment Protection Authority -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$128,635 - $140,849 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

On-the-job training

Qualifications

Administrative experience

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $128,635 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 1640

2 x fixed term, full time roles for 2 years

Salary: VPS 5.2 - $128,635 to $140,849 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008, minimum three days in the office

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Governance and Strategy, the Senior Solicitor is a member of the Legal Branch, responsible for providing strategic legal advice, dispute management and litigation support, on commercial, contractual and regulatory issues relating to the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). The position also requires agility to additionally undertake broader legal work as EPA’s demands and priorities require.

In this role you will:

Provide strategic, high-quality legal advice across commercial and contract law, administrative law, governance, projects, litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on the CDS and broader EPA priorities.
Manage litigation and dispute matters, including instructing external legal providers and representing EPA interests across jurisdictions.
Deliver responsive, strategic legal support and contribute to innovative tools and solutions that improve service delivery and streamline routine legal work.
Identify and mitigate legal and project risks, working collaboratively across EPA to deliver practical, solution-focused advice on complex matters.
Provide strategic advice on disputes, litigation and inquiries, developing effective legal strategies and briefing external counsel as required.

Skills and experience:

A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law.
Admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, ideally with a minimum of six (6) years legal practice experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform and deliver, at a Senior Level, accurate, concise, clear and authoritative legal advice in core areas of commercial and contract matters and dispute resolution, together with a demonstrated ability to provide advice in administrative law, statutory interpretation, corporate governance and manage significant or high-profile litigation. Experience operating at a senior level in commercial and contract matters is mandatory and experience in all highly regarded.
Experience providing strategic legal advice to a contract management team, with a strong ability to build, influence and manage effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders to achieve organisational outcomes is highly regarded.

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How to apply

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [email protected]

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.

Applications close Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

17 July 2026

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