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Solicitor

  • 927650
  • Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3220
  • Full-time
  • Closing on: Aug 23 2026
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Solicitor - Corporate Legal

  • Fulltime ongoing position
  • Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
  • Offering a competitive salary of $136,400 plus superannuation

Care in Action
With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we’re seeking a Solicitor who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. 

About the role
As a Solicitor, you will manage your own portfolio of commercial, non-litigated matters, providing practical, solutions-focused legal advice that supports the TAC’s strategic objectives and transformation agenda, aligned with the Make Everyday Matter Strategy and our role within the Victorian community.

This role is about more than just legal expertise, it’s about collaboration and building strong, trusted relationships across the organisation. With no billable hours and flexible hybrid work models, you’ll have the opportunity to balance purpose and impact, empowering stakeholders to make confident, informed decisions that contribute to TAC’s purpose.

About the Team
This position sits within the Corporate Legal, Enterprise Governance & Compliance branch, a team dedicated to ensuring TAC is financially sustainable, operates efficiently, and is governed effectively.
You will be part of a motivated group of solicitors eager to learn, grow, and shape the evolution of the function. Supported by strong, strategic and hands-on leaders, you’ll be empowered to achieve your goals and deliver meaningful impact across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

Experienced Legal Professional
You hold tertiary qualifications in Law, a current Victorian Practising Certificate, and admission as an Australian Lawyer. You bring substantial experience in commercial (non-litigious) law, with a strong track record of managing complex legal matters across both operational and strategic levels.

Collaborative & Trusted Stakeholder Partner
You’re skilled in building and maintaining strong internal relationships and bring a collaborative, pragmatic approach to your work. Organised and adaptable, you’re confident in your ability to influence, negotiate, and provide practical legal solutions that drive outcomes.

Clear, Practical and Influential Communication
Drafts complex legal advice, contracts and documentation in a way that is easy for the business to interpret and act on. Communicates risks proactively and provides both written and verbal advice that is concise, actionable and aligned to TAC’s values of making the complicated simple and making every conversation count. Represents Corporate Legal effectively in stakeholder forums and written communications.

Make a positive difference
Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work
We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places
We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to a phone interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Kristen_izatt@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Sunday 23rd  August 2026.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People,  Culture & Engagement Team know at recruitment@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 9300 0501.

Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website

This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.

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