Senior Solicitor
Core
Conducting sensitive or complex litigation and providing authoritative internal legal advice on tax-related issues for the Victorian Government's revenue management agency.
Role type
Senior in-house government solicitor (litigation & advisory)
Builds
Legal cases, litigation strategies, and policy/practice advice for the Commissioner of State Revenue
Domain
Public sector law / Tax administration
Required skills
Litigation management, legal research, legal writing, court advocacy, stakeholder management, policy analysis
Preferred skills
Tribunal experience, practice management, mentoring
Technologies
Legal research databases, case management systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage complex litigation cases at VCAT and Courts; Instruct Counsel and appear as solicitor-advocate; Provide authoritative legal advice on tax matters; Mentor less experienced Legal Officers; Develop policy and practice guidelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties