Environment Protection Authority Victoria · 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
About the Organisation
EPA is currently transitioning to a new operating model, creating a range of opportunities across the organisation. We’re looking for talented people to join us and contribute to EPA’s important work protecting Victoria’s environment and community.
EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.
We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.
The EPA Experience
See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
About the role:
As Senior Solicitor, you will be a senior member of the unit responsible for supporting EPA investigations that lead to criminal prosecutions, civil enforcement proceedings and associated court orders. You will provide expert legal services and strategic advice, while remaining agile to undertake broader legal work as EPA's demands and priorities require.
This is an opportunity to lead complex litigation and brief preparation, advise investigators on statutory powers, and strengthen prosecution and civil enforcement capability that supports EPA's work to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment.
In this role you will:
Advise on, initiate or respond to litigation in various jurisdictions, including developing and implementing strategies for complex legal proceedings.
Lead the timely preparation and review of briefs for criminal prosecutions.
Support EPA investigations by providing authoritative and strategic advice on statutory investigative powers.
Appear on behalf of EPA and prepare and instruct external solicitors and counsel.
Upskill investigators and regional operations staff, mentor junior solicitors and contribute to a positive, accountable and collaborative culture.
Skills and experience
A tertiary qualification in Law, admission as an Australian Lawyer under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, and a current Victorian practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
Demonstrated experience providing legal services in government, regulatory, litigation or enforcement environments, including authoritative advice and advocacy in criminal, civil, regulatory or administrative law matters.
Highly developed knowledge in criminal prosecutions, litigation, evidence, statutory interpretation, investigative powers, administrative decision-making and judicial review.
Sound knowledge of the Environment Protection Act 2017 or similar risk-based regulatory legislation, or ability to quickly acquire this expertise.
Highly developed legal research, evidence analysis, risk management, written advocacy, stakeholder engagement and workload management skills.
Additional Information
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