Principal Solicitor

Other (Legal)Government - State (Government & Defence)Are you excited about growing and developing the breadth of your government legal expertise? If so, consider applying for roles at the ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS).The ACTGS is the ACT Government's legal service provider and offers broad opportunities to successful candidates to excel as a Government Solicitor.Together with the Office of the Solicitor-General, ACTGS operates as a legal practice providing legal services which aim to protect the interests of the Territory, its Ministers and agencies. ACTGS is seeking motivated lawyers with experience and interest in the following areas of practice:Public and Constitutional LawCitizen Rights and WelfareClaims, Inquests and InquiriesCommercial Projects and DisputesProperty, Land and ConstructionRegulation and EmploymentThe ACTGS recruits to level and provides solicitors with an opportunity to work across practice areas.Role of the Principal SolicitorAt the Government Solicitor 3 (Principal Solicitor) level, lawyers work as part of a team in a practice area, providing high quality and timely legal services in a professional and cost-effective manner. The practice groups operate under the supervision and leadership of a Practice Leader (GS4) and Government Solicitors work collaboratively within and across various areas of professional legal practice.Roles at the GS3 level are required to assist in leadership, management and building capability of the ACTGS, including by developing and maintaining specialisation in an area of high relevance to the Territory.The Principal Solicitors will contribute to ensuring responsive legal service delivery by a practice group and the ACTGS more broadly. For more information relating to the duties please refer to the attached Position Description.ACTGS Career Development and WorkforceACTGS actively encourages development of solicitors through movement between areas of practice. Development strategies also include transfers and outplacements with ACT Government agencies both at level and through higher duty opportunities.ACTGS supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQA are encouraged to apply.ACTGS also supports hybrid working arrangements which meet operational requirements.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.Eligibility/Other Requirements:Applicants must be admitted with at least 5+ years post-admission experience as a lawyer.Applicants with experience in commercial law and litigation are highly desirable and strongly encouraged to apply.Successful applicants must be available to commence in their new role within six weeks of acceptance of offer.Notes: An order of merit may be established for the purposes of recruiting similar positions in the future. Applicants may be selected on application and reference report only.How to Apply: Applications are to include a current curriculum vitae and pitch demonstrating their ability and experience to perform the role, including the professional/technical skills and knowledge and the behavioural capabilities. The pitch is not to exceed two pages and the professional/technical skills and knowledge, and the behavioural capabilities can be found in the Position Description. The details of two referees that can be contacted are also required.For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.
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