Senior Solicitor

vor 3 Wochen

Melbourne, Österreich State Government of Victoria, Australia Vollzeit
The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. We provide high quality curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Victorian students birth to 18 years.An opportunity exists to join the Corporate Services Division in the Legal Unit in a key advisory role as a full-time ongoing position.The primary purpose of this role is to provide authoritative legal advice on contracts and commercial issues. As part of a small legal services unit, the Senior Solicitor reports to and supports the Principal Solicitor in the delivery of legal services across the operations of the organisation.Responsibilities include drafting tailored and template legal documents, assisting with contract and agreement negotiations before agreements are entered and during the life of agreements, advising on and developing written agreements for a range of transactions including sponsorships and venue hire, maintaining records of contracts entered by the VCAA (the organisation's contracts and indemnities register), and developing supporting materials such as guidelines and checklists for VCAA employees who manage contracts. Provision of training to inhouse clients from time to time by formal and informal means is also a requirement.Other duties will be as directed, and may include legal advice on other commercial and non-commercial legal matters, according to the needs of the Legal Services Unit and the organisation.Because of the size of the Unit, where business needs require it, the Senior Solicitor must have the capability and willingness to develop and apply skills in the other areas of law handled by the Unit, to provide advice and support. This provides an opportunity to expand your practise.About You:You are collegiate, practical and solutions-focusedYou are enthusiastic and set high standards in your work performance.Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.You have a willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities.You have solid spoken and written communication skills in writing emails, letters and reports.You are a strong problem solver; you identify and provide workable solutions.Your application must include your current CV and a document addressing the key selection criteria. Though the role is full-time, applicants who wish to work part-time should still apply, as fractional appointments will be considered. For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the

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