Senior Legal Manager

• Full time fixed term role (3 year executive contract)
• Geelong office location with flexible hybrid working
• Attractive executive remuneration package

Grow your career by supporting real progress

Right now were seeking a Senior Legal Manager who will continue to play their part in caring for the lives of everyone on Victorias roads. Someone committed to supporting the progress of our clients and your colleagues so they can achieve great things. Thats truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.

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About the role

The Senior Legal Manager leads a team of Solicitors with a range of experience to deliver expert advice and advocacy to the TAC on claims related matters building and maintaining effective relationships across the business other relevant schemes and the justice system. Your effort will be focused on facilitating timely and quality resolutions for TAC claims and providing effective and efficient legal services to the TACs Clients Division.

As the practice lead for Originating Motions you will be responsible for driving litigation strategy partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes. The successful incumbent will have the opportunity to see through changes to the TAC protocols that come into effect in March 2026.

About the Team

The Senior Legal Manager reports directly to the Senior Manager Dispute Resolution & Litigation within the broader Clients Division. You will work collaboratively with three other Senior Legal Managers a Dispute Resolution Manager and two Team Managers of legal support teams forming the DR&L Leadership team at the TAC. This high performing team thrives on being a cohesive group that enjoys working collaboratively in the office and from other locations as needed.

What were looking for

Strategic Thinking and Operational Focus

Demonstrated experience in utilising operational and strategic thinking and implementing business improvement initiatives.

Proven Leader

A proven history of outcomes achieved through leadership of high performing teams including mentoring and coaching team members. Demonstrated leadership in leading teams within a dynamic and agile environment within a client support or customer service role.

Stakeholder Engagement

Experience in negotiating at high levels across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups demonstrating superior communication skills. An ability to build trusted relationships across the business externally and across the justice system.

Take the next step in your career. Apply now.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful youll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information read the attached Position Description or contact Simone Leith Senior Manager Dispute Resolution & Litigation via email at for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Sunday 30 November.

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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.

A current TAC employee is eligible to apply for another position at TAC if:

1. The employee has been in their current position for at least 12 months; and
2. Is not currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)