In-Demand General counsel Jobs in Victoria

Director (Deputy General Counsel), Commercial and Legislation Branch
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $193,946 - $263,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
7d
Associate In-House Counsel, VLA Chambers
Victoria Legal Aid —Melbourne VIC
- $113,668 - $131,153 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Commuter assistance
- Work from home
7d
Legal Counsel
Siemens Healthineers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance program
12d
Legal Counsel - Property
The Reject Shop —Victoria
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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
6d
Legal Counsel
BYD Australia —Mulgrave VIC
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Legal Counsel
Kapitol —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
5d
Senior Associate, Corporate and Institutional Banking (International Middle Markets)
HSBC Global Services Limited —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Business
14d
Legal Counsel
Tennis Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- AI
- Communication skills
- On-the-job training
- Parental leave
Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial
Sportsbet —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- On-the-job training
Senior Legal Counsel
BYD Australia —Mulgrave VIC
- Manufacturing
- AI
- Leadership
Legal and Governance Counsel (Assistant Company Secretary)
Xero —Hawthorn VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- AI
- Communication skills
Police Lawyer
Victoria Police —Geelong VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- On-the-job training
8d
Associate Legal Counsel - Employment
Schnitz —South Yarra VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
7d
Managing Legal Counsel
Coles Group —Hawthorn East VIC
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Management
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee stock purchase plan
2d
Professional Standards Manager
Maurice Blackburn —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
9d
Legal Counsel
ENGIE —Southbank VIC
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Negotiation
Insurance - Senior Associate/Special Counsel (12-month contract)
Mills Oakley —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
Legal Counsel
Social Services Regulator —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
1d
Senior Legal Counsel, Melbourne Airport 3rd Runway
Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program

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Director (Deputy General Counsel), Commercial and Legislation Branch

Department of Education -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$193,946 - $263,771 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Work from home
Employee assistance program

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $193,946 - $263,771

Grade: VPS 7

Occupation: Legal

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/PES/1936528

The purpose of this role is to share responsibility with a co-Director, for leading and managing the Commercial and Legislation Branch of the Legal Division, and to support the Executive Director in relation to strategic, business and human resources functions for the whole Division. This role will have primary responsibility for leading the legislation, regulatory reform and governance advice work of the Branch.

About us

The Department of Education (the department) is responsible for delivering and regulating state-wide learning and development services to approximately one-third of all Victorians across the early childhood and school education sectors. The department is also one of Victoria's biggest employers, with approximately 80,000 teaching staff and around 5,000 public service employees.

The Legal Division provides highly valued legal services to support the delivery of the department's strategic objectives, key reforms and to manage legal risk. In doing so, Legal Division provides direct, practical and strategic legal advice to portfolio ministers, the secretary, other senior staff and over 1,600 government schools, supporting approximately over 650,000 Victorian Government school students.

About the role – ongoing, fulltime

The Commercial and Legislation (CAL) branch provides advice and manages major legislative projects in relation to all aspects of the Department's regulatory agenda, provides governance and government law advice in relation to all aspects of the Department's operations.

The branch also provides legal advice on a wide spectrum of commercial and property law matters, with a view to managing risk for the Department and the Victorian Government. The team may be required to advise on, and provide strategic advice in relation to, commercial disputes including on building and construction matters.

Why join us?

Meaningful work that is varied, satisfying and rewarding – A career as a government lawyer provides opportunities that are unrivalled by the private sector. Scale, impact and richness of work sets the public sector apart from almost every other employer. To find out more about the wide range of opportunities for bright publicly minded lawyers visit Legal profession | vic.gov.au

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements — Part time, flexible start and finish times, work from home to help manage your work and personal commitments.
Competitive salary – Annual salary increases in line with the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
Diversity and inclusion - As one of Victoria's largest employers, the department is committed to creating an organisation that is inclusive and ensuring it has a workforce that represents the community it serves.
Values – The department has adopted the public sector values which are set out in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees, which are Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values underpin how we interact with colleagues, students and families, members of the community, suppliers and government.
Employee assistance program — For emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing and support

How to Apply

For more information, please review the attached position description.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages).

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Lucy Guthrie, Executive Director, Legal Division, 03 7022 0925.

Visit http://www.careers.vic.gov.au/vacancies/tips-for-applying for guidelines and tips for applying for government positions.

Applications close Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

15 July 2026

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