Senior Legal Adviser
Core
Provide legal advice on complex commercial and regulatory matters, including disputes, investigations, and government contracts.
Role type
Senior in-house legal adviser (corporate & commercial)
Builds
Legal advice, contracts, briefs, and documents for government ministers and senior leaders
Domain
Public sector legal services (Victoria, Australia)
Required skills
legal practitioner admission (Victoria), contract analysis, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, government process knowledge
Preferred skills
3–6 years legal practice experience, leadership, stakeholder management
Technologies
legal research tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Provide clear practical legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters; lead complex and sensitive legal matters with minimal supervision; analyse contracts, laws and legal issues to find sound solutions; prepare accurate legal documents, briefs and letters for senior leaders and ministers; support legal leaders, guide junior staff and help build a respectful, inclusive workplace
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC