CareerPlan

Managing Principal Solicitor

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead and manage a team of solicitors providing legal advice, support, and representation in child protection litigation matters across various courts.

Role type

Senior IC managing principal solicitor (litigation & team leadership)

Builds

Legal services and client outcomes for child protection matters

Domain

Public sector law, child protection, litigation

Required skills

litigation management, team leadership, strategic legal advice, court appearances, complex case management, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

experience in child protection litigation, knowledge of Victorian court jurisdictions, people management

Technologies

legal research tools, case management systems

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of high-quality legal services for complex matters, provide leadership and management to a team of solicitors, appear in litigation in various courts and tribunals, work with executive teams on strategic planning, manage highly complex cases and provide authoritative advice to practitioners