Melbourne | $100-$130 per hour + super
We are seeking an experienced Principal Lawyer / Legal Counsel for a short-term 5.5-week coverage with a Victorian Government organisation.
This role will provide high-level legal advice and support across a broad range of commercial, governance, compliance and operational matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide trusted legal advice to executives and senior stakeholders.
- Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including contracts, licences, MOUs and deeds.
- Support governance, compliance and legislative accountability requirements.
- Manage legal matters, disputes and case management activities.
- Develop and implement legal policies, processes and frameworks.
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on emerging legal issues.
- Ensure alignment with Victorian Government policies, procurement requirements and statutory obligations.
- Qualified Australian lawyer with substantial post-admission experience.
- Strong background in commercial law, contracting and dispute resolution.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Sound knowledge of Victorian Government procurement frameworks and processes.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, privacy and data protection legislation.
- Experience providing executive-level legal advice in a government, statutory authority or highly regulated environment.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
