CareerPlan

Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Compulsory Acquisitions

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Providing legal advice and conducting disputes for clients in government and private sectors, with a focus on compulsory acquisition, compensation, planning, land valuation, and local government rating.

Role type

Senior Associate / Special Counsel (Public Law)

Builds

Legal advice and dispute resolution services for government and private sector clients

Domain

Australian Public Law, Compulsory Acquisition, Planning & Environment

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Supervision of junior lawyers, drafting, disputes experience (VCAT/Supreme Court), compulsory acquisition/compensation/valuation/planning law experience

Preferred skills

Proactive, driven, collegiate approach

Responsibilities

Provide advice on compulsory acquisition and compensation matters, conduct disputes, supervise junior lawyers, draft legal documents

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties