Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12266
About the role
The Principal Lawyer, Commercial Disputes provides authoritative, timely and pragmatic legal advice on complex commercial disputes across transport, planning, construction, public transport, IT, services, leasing and land matters. The role manages litigation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), external counsel and legal programs while proactively identifying and mitigating legal risk.
The role provides strategic advice to senior stakeholders, executives, governance committees and Ministers, supporting sound decision-making and business outcomes. It builds strong stakeholder relationships, ensures high-quality and best-practice legal services, monitors delivery against key milestones, and contributes to knowledge sharing, capability building and a positive, respectful team culture.
What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:
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Qualifications and experience
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Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 28th September 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Hubert Algie, Principal Lawyer Commercial Disputes at [email protected].
Redeployees
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