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 EPA's Legal & Enforcement Division, providing expert legal services and strategic advice across regulatory, enforcement, litigation and corporate matters. You will manage complex legal matters, conduct legal reviews of regulatory decisions and activities, protect EPA's interests in litigation and dispute resolution, and contribute to legal policy and practice.
This is an opportunity to apply your legal expertise to complex and significant regulatory issues, delivering practical, risk-based and solutions-focused advice that supports EPA's work to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment.
In this role you will:
Provide authoritative legal advice and reviews on complex regulatory, enforcement, administrative, statutory permissions and compliance matters.
Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters, including developing legal strategies and managing legal risk.
Represent EPA and prepare and instruct external solicitors, counsel, and legal professionals.
Contribute to legal policy and practice development.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role-related security clearances.
EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.
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