Corporate & Commercial Law (Legal) Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time Ongoing role Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available) The Role This position is a member in the Commercial Law Unit within the Legal and Legislation Branch which deals with (among other things) funding arrangements, intellectual property, licensing, property including leasing, international offices and major projects.
The responsibilities of the Solicitor will include: Provide advice on a broad range of legal, legislative and policy issues and proposals.
Draft and review a range of legal documentation, including agreements and instruments, dealing with a range of issues, including assistance with development of precedents.
Assist in the management of the delivery of legal services by external providers where required to ensure high quality advice and value for money.
The Team The position of Solicitor, Commercial Law forms a part of the Legal and Legislation branch within the Corporate Services group.
The Legal and Legislation Branch provides high quality, strategic legal advice, litigation services, legislative services and legal policy advice to the Secretary, Ministers, departmental executive management and other senior staff to support the achievement of government policy and departmental objectives.
The Branch is also responsible for the management of DJSIR's Freedom of Information requests.
About You The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: Relevant experience as a Government lawyer or in corporate or private practice.
Experience in drafting a wide range of legal documentation particularly in a commercial context.
Ability to provide clear advice on a range of legal issues preferably in a government context.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description.
For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
How to Apply Please click the 'Apply Now' button.
As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 27 October 2024.
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