In-Demand junior lawyer Jobs in melbourne vic

Principal Solicitor
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
6d
Associate / Senior Associate, Disputes & Investigations – Projects Disputes
Allens —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Senior Associates – Corporate M&A
Clayton Utz —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Associate/Senior Associate | Disputes & Investigations | Melbourne
Gadens —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6d
Wanted: Even more experienced commercial litigators
Shine Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
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
Head of Legal - Cricket Operations & Legal Services
Cricket Australia —East Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Parental leave
1d
Senior Associate to Special Counsel, Medical Malpractice
Sparke Helmore Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Lawyer - Builders Warranty
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Construction
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
9d
Senior Associate - Real Estate – Melbourne
Clayton Utz —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Senior Associate - Family Lawyer
The Family Lawyer —Glen Iris VIC
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
12d
Associate (Medical Negligence VIC)
Maurice Blackburn —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
Employment & Incentives - Senior Associate - Melbourne
Pinsent Masons —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety - Senior Associate
Mills Oakley —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
Senior Associate | Statutory Compensation Management
MinterEllison —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Management
- In-person
- AI
Senior Immigration Lawyer
BDO —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Senior Associate to Special Counsel, Liability
Sparke Helmore Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Corporate Transactions (M&A) - Senior Associate (Melbourne)
Ashurst LLP —Melbourne VIC
- Health insurance
- Gym membership
Solicitor - Designated Aboriginal Position
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Administrative experience
Complex Claims Examiner, Business Package
AIG Australia Limited —Docklands VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
2d

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Principal Solicitor

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Part-time | Contract
6 days ago

Full Job Description

An opportunity for an experienced Principal Solicitor to join a forward-thinking State government legal team that supports the diverse work of the Department by being a responsive, strategic advisory service delivering complex, high-value work

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is looking for a Principal Solicitor to join a skilled in-house legal team within the Legal and Legislation Division in an ongoing role.

The Principal Solicitor is a senior member of the legal team and provides leadership in the delivery of high quality, accurate and strategic legal advice and litigation support across a range of diverse core-in house subject areas, including commercial and contract law, government procurement practices, administrative law, regulatory approvals and investigations, corporate governance, contract dispute resolution and litigation, and statutory interpretation.

The position requires an agile professional committed to performing at the highest level with demonstrated initiative, a willingness to take on new challenges, and a proven ability to provide clear, accurate and timely advice, ideally in a government context.

About the role:

In this role, you will lead the provision of in house litigation support, supervise the work of more junior lawyers, and provide authoritative advice to senior management and staff on a diverse range of legal, legal policy and legislation-related issues with a focus on leveraging the division’s deep understanding of the department’s legal and legislative frameworks to provide relevant, risk-based and solutions-focused advice and delivery.

The role is part of a highly skilled legal team, working closely with the department’s eight groups plus Solar Victoria, and Resources Victoria to support the delivery of priority policy initiatives, programs and operations to the Victorian community to optimise success and minimise and mitigate risks for government.

About you:

The role is for an experienced and innovative senior-level lawyer who is looking to join an engaging, dynamic legal practice and to contribute to an inclusive and team-oriented workplace culture that is collaborative, professional and engaged.
If you want to be a part of a high performing, exciting, interesting and busy legal team, we welcome your application.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

An Australian lawyer holding or eligible to hold an Australian practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
Demonstrated ability to perform unsupervised and deliver and supervise the delivery of – in a timely manner and at a level of excellence including when under time pressure – accurate, concise, clear and authoritative legal advice in the core areas of administrative law (including operation of government and an awareness of Constitutional issues), regulatory approvals and investigations, statutory interpretation, litigation and dispute resolution, and an ability to manage significant and/or high profile litigation. Experience operating at a senior level in two of these areas is mandatory and highly regarded in all.
Strong experience in either broader general in-house or government legal practice and/or some of the department’s areas of specialisation: environmental law, energy law, First Nations self-determination and related frameworks, agriculture, Crown land use and development, natural resource management and fire and emergency management, commissions and inquiries.

This is an ongoing VPS6 Value Range 1 position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.

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junior lawyer jobs in melbourne vic

Principal Solicitor

Associate / Senior Associate, Disputes & Investigations – Projects Disputes

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Associate/Senior Associate | Disputes & Investigations | Melbourne

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Head of Legal - Cricket Operations & Legal Services

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Associate (Medical Negligence VIC)

Employment & Incentives - Senior Associate - Melbourne

Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety - Senior Associate

Senior Associate | Statutory Compensation Management

Senior Immigration Lawyer

Senior Associate to Special Counsel, Liability

Corporate Transactions (M&A) - Senior Associate (Melbourne)

Solicitor - Designated Aboriginal Position

Complex Claims Examiner, Business Package

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