Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VGSO1006
Salary will be determined within the relevant VPS range based on the successful candidate's skills and practising experience.
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, fee for service legal professional practice and strive for excellence in a competitive environment. We role-model the Victorian Public Sector values and VGSO's Our Compass pillars, which guides how we work together in everything we do: Proud of what we do; Value every voice; Learn, grow, thrive; Always evolving; Act with care.
About the branch
The Commercial, Property and Technology (CP&T) Branch assists government clients to conduct significant commercial and property transactions and projects. The branch also offers specialist services in IP/IT, property and Native Title. It offers deep commercial expertise with a government perspective.
The Commercial Team (where this role sits) supports government clients to achieve their commercial and public purpose objectives. The work is broad, and includes procurement and funding, corporate governance, entity establishment, government restructuring, data sharing projects and other commercial matters.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Solicitor or Principal Solicitor, depending on experience, with developed commercial law skills, to make a strong and meaningful contribution as an important team member within the CP&T Branch.
This role will particularly appeal to practical, results-driven lawyers who enjoy tackling complex legal issues but are looking to contribute their skills to support the public interest.
Senior Solicitor (VPS 5)
This role is well suited to lawyers with commercial legal practice experience and skills, who are seeking to continue to build deeper subject matter expertise in commercial law and who thrive in a fast paced environment, working with appropriate support and supervision. It is a requirement of this role to have had the supervised legal practice condition removed from your practising certificate.
Key responsibilities:
Principal Solicitor (VPS 6.1)
This role suits experienced lawyers seeking to operate as trusted senior advisors, while also developing their supervision and leadership capabilities, within a dynamic environment. Principal Solicitors do not require day to day supervision of their work, but they still have an opportunity to work with other more senior practitioners from whom they can learn and develop.
Key responsibilities:
Skills and experience
Why Join Us?
If you are ready to take on a challenging role and contribute meaningful work for the State, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate, and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge and skills. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.
VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!
Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability for the role i n their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Karlie, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0447 331 077 or by email at [email protected].
Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 30 November 2026
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.