Senior Solicitor & Principal Solicitor

Senior Solicitor V and Principal Solicitor VI

• Are you a senior legal professional adept in the provision of written legal advice?
• Can you solve complex legal problems?
• Would you like to work in a supportive team environment which embraces flexibility?

We are recruiting for talented Senior Solicitors and Principal Solicitors with experience in the provision of legal advice in a range of legal subject areas to join practice groups in the Public Law division at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO). Through this recruitment we are establishing a dynamic talent pool to fill roles now and into the future.  Applications are continuously reviewed. If you’re a great fit, you will be invited for an interview at the earliest opportunity.  

Classification Grade: Legal Officer Grade V (LOG V) and Legal Officer Grade VI (LOG VI)
Salary: LOG V $144,140 - $146,966 and LOG VI $154,840-$158,102 p.a. base salary (with superannuation and annual leave loading paid in addition)  

Location: Sydney CBD (Martin Place) with flexible working arrangements available

Apply now and take your next step towards an impactful career!

About the roles 

Senior Solicitors and Principal Solicitors in the Public Law Division deliver high-quality legal advice to NSW Government agencies. Depending on the practice group in which they work, our talented solicitors provide advice on diverse areas of law including (but not limited to):

• statutory interpretation
• constitutional law
• administrative law
• information and privacy
• employment law and industrial relations
• anti-discrimination
• work, health and safety
• commercial law and transaction support
• Crown copyright
• Property law and Crown land 
• Government procurement and public finance
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Solicitors may also undertake work involving the drafting and review of contracts and other transaction documents.

Senior Solicitors and Principal Solicitors have responsibility for managing a practice, and supervising solicitors in the early stages of their professional career. The roles require highly developed legal skills and suitable experience which enable the provision of advice in complex areas of law in which the division specialises in.

About the Public Law division

The Public Law division comprises of 5 practice groups: Public Law & Commercial (Advisory), Public Law & Commercial (Dispute Resolution), Employment Law & Industrial Relations, Child Protection and Property & Native Title.

For more information on our areas of expertise click here

How to apply:  For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include an updated resume (up to 5 pages) and a cover letter (1 page) outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

 
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.  You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Justyna Wieczorek.

This recruitment will be used create a talent pool which will be used to fill ongoing and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies as they arise over the next 18 months.  

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities. 

Recruitment enquires: Justyna Wieczorek, Talent Acquisition Partner, Justyna.wieczorek@cso.nsw.gov.au or 0400 549 700 

About the CSO 

The CSO is here to be the NSW Government's most trusted legal advisor. We have a rich history which dates to 1817. Our principal objective is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver the NSW Government’s policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner. We are the sole provider of legal services in all matters regarded as core legal work. We also deliver non-core legal work to government agencies through competition with the private sector.  

We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community. 

Why work for us 

• We have a strong flexible working culture designed to support employees balance all stages of their working life 
• We are invested in capability development including opportunities to satisfy your annual Continuing Professional Development requirements throughout the year 
• We proactively support your health and wellbeing through tailored programs, an employee assistance program and coaching services 
• We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families  
• We have employee lead networks who actively support inclusion, collaboration and wellbeing 
• We support mobility to provide opportunities to gain meaningful experiences in unique areas of law 
• We want to learn from you and your experiences!