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Manager - Public Law & Litigation

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$143k–$191k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a team of lawyers advising on government decisions and managing complex court cases for the Victorian government.

Role type

Senior IC legal manager (public law & litigation)

Builds

Legal advice and court case strategies for ministers and the department

Domain

Public law, administrative law, litigation, government policy

Required skills

Legal analysis, public law expertise, litigation experience, team leadership, policy interpretation, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Victorian Government and Cabinet processes, mentoring experience

Technologies

Legal research tools, case management systems

Responsibilities

Lead lawyers on complex government matters, guide response to major court cases, provide legal and policy advice to ministers, research complex legal questions and interpret laws, mentor lawyers and plan workloads, build working relationships across government

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership