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Managing Principal Solicitor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $166,939 - $191,084 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
6d
Managing Principal Solicitor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Victorian Government Solicitor's Office —Melbourne VIC
- $166,939 - $191,084 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
6d
Lawyer, Compensation Law
Lander & Rogers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Supervising Lawyer
Victoria Police —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Time management
17h
Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Commercial and Corporate (Victoria)
Avant —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
Special Counsel — Construction & Projects
Rigby Cooke Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Paralegal
Carbone Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Quick Apply
14d
Legal Secretary - Commercial Litigation
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Medical Negligence
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Expressions of Interest: Tech and Transactional Lawyers (AU, US or UK)
Biztech Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Business Administration
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Parental leave
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Employment Lawyer
Clario —Melbourne VIC
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Contract
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
9d
Wanted: Even more experienced commercial litigators
Shine Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
Legal Secretary, Professional Indemnity
Sparke Helmore Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
Head of Content, Learning & Channels
Law Institute Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
14d
Property Insurance Lawyer, Associate, or Senior Associate
Hall & Wilcox Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Parental leave
- Free food
Associate - Energy, Resources and Projects
MinterEllison —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- AI
- Communication skills
Senior Solicitor, CAV Underquoting Taskforce
Department of Government Services —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
18h
Senior Solicitor
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- No degree
12d
Associate / Senior Associate - Property, Energy & Infrastructure
Wotton Kearney —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Construction Lawyer
BESIX Watpac —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- In-person
- Gym membership
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Managing Principal Solicitor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Department of Justice and Community Safety -
Melbourne City Centre VIC

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$166,939 - $191,084 a year
6 days ago

Full Job Description

Lead, mentor and manage a team of lawyers of different levels of experience
Diverse and high profile work on matters of public interest
Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
12 Month Fixed-term | Full-time or Part-time
VPS 6.2 $166,939 - $ 191,084 plus superannuation per annum

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

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. We role-model the Victorian Public Sector values and VGSO's Our Compass pillars, which guides how we work together in everything we do: Proud of what we do; Value every voice; Learn, grow, thrive; Always evolving; Act with care.

About the branch

The Litigation and Dispute Resolution (L&DR) Branch is a team of approximately 60 legal practitioners and an additional team of 35 (approx.) legal support staff (including paralegals) that provide specialist legal services to a large number of government clients and departments.

The Branch enjoys an extraordinary diversity of exciting and challenging litigation and advisory work, working on matters that are topical and often involve public interest issues. Matters cover areas such as personal injury claims (including those involving institutional abuse), police civil claims, coronial inquests, vexatious litigant applications, tortious claims, defamation, post-sentence supervision and detention orders, judicial review (including those involving prisoners) and matters involving the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic).

About the role

An exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity has arisen for a senior and experienced Managing Principal Solicitor within our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch. Reporting to the Lead Counsel, the successful candidate will lead and supervise a team of dedicated lawyers and paralegals, while providing high-level legal advice across government.

The role involves the effective management of complex and sensitive litigation, with a particular focus on delivering legal services to one of our key clients, Corrections Victoria. You will also provide operational advice in relation to the Serious Offenders Act 2018 (Vic).

This role also supports other streams of work within the branch, including matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (Vic), judicial review, contempt of court, vexatious litigant proceedings, coronial inquests, public liability, subpoenas, and general civil and tortious claims, including personal injury and institutional abuse matters.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will be dynamic and responsive, with demonstrated people leadership capability and a strong commitment to mentoring and developing a team of lawyers. Collaboration is critical to success in this role, and you will be expected to share knowledge across the branch and contribute to initiatives that foster a positive and cohesive working environment.

You will bring strong judgement in complex legal matters, supported by significant professional experience. You will also demonstrate the ability to maintain and strengthen existing client relationships, while identifying opportunities for new business. A sound understanding of the structure and culture of government, along with the political and legal sensitivities of operating within the public sector, will be highly regarded.

Please note: Previous experience handling broad personal injury and negligence matters is essential. Prior experience working with the Serious Offenders Act 2018 (Vic) will be highly regarded.

Benefits

VGSO 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 recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:

a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
resume

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role 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 Business Partner via email at [email protected]

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.

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