Can you tell me more about what you do at VLSBC? Great question! We're really proud of the work we do. We are the regulator of the Victorian legal profession. We license lawyers and oversee service standards and conduct. This includes handling complaints about lawyers, investigating poor conduct and overseeing management of trust accounts. We are also the stewards of the public purpose and fidelity funds and administer these to support legal regulation and access to justice in Victoria. We are a modern best practice regulator, using data and insights to help identify where our actions can have the greatest impact on ensuring ethical and professional legal practice by Victorian lawyers. We are passionate about maintaining and protecting the rule of law by ensuring the integrity of the legal profession. Okay, and what role are you recruiting for? We're looking for a Principal Lawyer & Investigator, Fidelity Fund to join our Intervention & Enforcement Team. You will oversee all aspects of the claims process in respect of the Fidelity Fund, including managing claims investigations, producing reports to the Board and its Delegates, and providing legal advice for consideration by the Board/Delegate. This is getting interesting, what type of person are you looking for? We're looking for passionate and driven people to work with us as we continue to enhance our services to the Victorian public. We are looking for candidates with the following: * Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation as well as conducting litigation in Tribunals and/or Courts * Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing investigations, including settling reports and legal advices and escalating matters when appropriate to management for advice and approval * Admitted to practice as an Australian Legal Practitioner That sounds like me! How are you different from other organisations? We're really excited by our organisation, we offer: * Flexibility: We have work leading edge flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, flexible start time, up to 2 days working from home. * Culture: Our People Matter Survey results reflect our staff are proud to work for the VLSBC. * Wellbeing: We have an active Social Club and Health and Wellbeing Committee that promote fun and engaging activities throughout the year * Partnership: our horizontal structure allows for more partnership with your colleagues and other teams * Purpose: We play a key role in regulating the legal practice in Victoria I want to know more! Chantalle Toussaint would love to hear from you on 0439 169 614 if you have questions about the role. I'm now really interested! Great! Our recruitment is all about red carpet not red tape so simply click on ‘Apply Now' before 10th August. We can't wait to hear from you! Other relevant information: Appointment will be subject to abiding by our Flexible Working Procedure which defines the number of required in-office days at our office (including the ‘team day' of your team) and completion of the VPS Pre-Employment Statutory Declaration, Misconduct Declaration and Consent Form and the Pre-Employment Health Declaration. Your appointment may be subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, provision of evidence of qualifications required for your position and/or a probation period.