CareerPlan

Managing Principal Solicitor, Inquiries and State Care

Melbourne, VictoriaRemoteFull-time$167k–$191k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Senior legal leader managing complex litigation and strategic advice for state care, historical institutional abuse, and personal injury matters for the Victorian Government.

Role type

Managing Principal Solicitor (Senior IC Legal Leader)

Builds

High-quality litigation services and strategic legal advice for the State of Victoria

Domain

Public Sector Law, Litigation, State Care, Historical Institutional Abuse

Required skills

Complex civil litigation management, State care expertise, Historical institutional abuse knowledge, Personal injury claims, Team leadership, Strategic legal advice, Government structures navigation, Stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Criminal law experience, Large scale litigation, Inquiries experience

Technologies

Legal research tools, Litigation management systems

Responsibilities

Lead a team of solicitors, manage complex litigation from inception to resolution, provide expert legal advice on sensitive matters, prepare Counsel briefs and litigation strategies, contribute to branch strategic direction, build relationships with government clients and stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities