Solicitor - Land Acquisition, Planning And Environment - Victorian Governmentsolicitor'S Office
vor 1 Monat
About the VGSO The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.
Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving.
We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment.
In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About the team The Public Law and Planning Branch understands Victorian public law in a way that is unrivalled by its competitors.
The branch consists of three legal teams, including the Land Acquisition, Planning and Environment team whose practice spans advice and litigation.
The team's advisory work includes advice on the application, interpretation and development of legislation and other instruments, principally in the team's subject areas.
Its litigation focuses primarily on judicial and merits review of decision making in its subject areas, and contested land compensation and valuation matters.
The team's subject areas include:
Planning and built heritage;Environment and climate change;Land acquisition and compensation;Major projects, project powers and project delivery;Aboriginal cultural heritage;Forestry, water and other resources; andEmergency management.About the role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Solicitor to join our team on an ongoing basis.
You will provide high quality legal services and advice to government clients, specifically in the areas of land acquisition, planning and environment law.
The team's practice is diverse.
You will have the opportunity to provide advice on the exercise of statutory powers and act in important judicial review proceedings.
You will also have the opportunity to work on high profile public infrastructure projects.
The role offers a mix of litigation and advice work in all of the team's core areas of law.
Skills and experience Knowledge and understanding of compulsory acquisition law, planning law and environmental law is essential.Experience providing advice on compulsory acquisition and compensation matters, and experience conducting disputed compulsory acquisition proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal or the Supreme Court, is highly regarded.Knowledge and understanding of administrative law and/or Crown land law is highly regarded.Proven ability to provide authoritative written and oral advice which is fit for purpose.Experience conducting judicial review proceedings or merits review proceedings would be advantageous.Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.Demonstrated ability to work on a number of files simultaneously.Enthusiasm for working in a government law office.Experience in acting for government, local government or statutory authorities would be advantageous.Benefits VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge.
You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.
VGSO embraces flexibility and welcomes a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.
We currently work in a hybrid environment with employees enjoying a balance of working from home and in the office.
How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now
Applications must include a cover letter and resume.
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant experience in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached.
Alternatively, you can contact Karlie Ridgwell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on or via .
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 1 December 2024. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.
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