CareerPlan

Special Counsel, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Melbourne, VictoriaRemoteFull-time$194k–$217k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Senior legal practitioner providing strategic advice on complex litigated and pre-litigated matters of public interest, including state care, personal injury, negligence, and judicial review.

Role type

Senior IC litigation lawyer (Special Counsel)

Builds

Legal strategies, risk mitigation plans, and high-quality advice for government clients

Domain

Public sector law, litigation, dispute resolution

Required skills

Strategic legal advice, litigation management, supervision of junior lawyers, project management, mentoring, business development, relationship management

Preferred skills

Experience in personal injury, knowledge of government structure and political sensitivities

Technologies

Legal research databases, case management systems

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice on complex claims, provide strategic guidance and supervise files, assist in delivering internal training

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership & mentorship