Senior Solicitor & Principal Solicitor

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

Classification Grade: Legal Officer Grade V (LOG V) and Legal Officer Grade VI (LOG VI)

Salary: LOG V $149,906 - $152,845 and LOG VI $161,034-$164,426 p.a. base salary (with superannuation and annual leave loading paid in addition to the base salary) 

Work type: Full-Time – 35 hours per week, 12 months with a possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing

Location: Our primary place of work is the CSO Office located at 60-70 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

*Please note we will be relocating to a new premises located at Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney in July 2026.

Through this recruitment we are establishing a dynamic talent pool for the Senior Solicitor & Principal Solicitor role to fill vacancies 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.

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

About the role

Join the NSW Crown Solicitor's Office as a Senior Solicitor or Principal Solicitor in our Civil Law & Commercial Strategy division. We're seeking talented professionals with diverse litigation experience to contribute to our dynamic practice groups. We are establishing a dynamic talent pool to fill roles now and into the future. Our continuous application review process ensures that exceptional candidates are invited for an interview at the earliest opportunity. If you're passionate about shaping the future of government legal services in NSW, apply now!

About you

Senior Solicitors and Principal Solicitors in the Civil Law & Commercial Strategy Division represent NSW Government agencies in significant litigation matters before various courts and tribunals. Depending on the practice group, these roles involve handling diverse legal matters, including Torts Service, Torts Justice and Public Interest & Protection.

Senior and Principal Solicitors play a key role in managing a legal practice, supervising junior solicitors in the early stages of their careers and providing expert advice on complex legal issues within their specialised areas. These roles require advanced legal skills, significant litigation experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services on behalf of the Crown Solicitor’s Office.

About the Practice Groups:

Torts Justice/Law Enforcement Agencies Practice Group:

This Practice Group undertakes all aspects of the defence and settlement of civil claims, specialising in claims for intentional torts and historical child abuse. The Practice Group also represents agencies in coronial inquests.

Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group:

This Practice Group specialises in the defence and settlement of civil claims, with a focus on personal injury and medical negligence actions. The Practice Group also represents agencies in coronial inquests.

The Public Interest & Protection Practice Group:

The Public Interest & Protection practice group advises and represents NSW Government agencies in public interest immunity claims in criminal and civil matters across State and Commonwealth jurisdictions, advises and represents the Attorney General and Government agencies in relation to the administration of charitable trusts and represents Government agencies in guardianship and discrimination matters.

For more information about our specialist legal practice groups and areas of expertise, please visit the CSO website here.

Essential requirements

• Law degree from an accredited institution or Legal Practitioners Admission Board's Diploma in Law
• Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
• Extensive experience in providing advice and representation in complex legal matters, particularly in areas relevant to the Civil Law & Commercial Strategy Division
• Australian citizenship (for roles in the Public Interest & Protection Practice Group)

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 enquiries: Justyna Wieczorek, People & Culture Partner, 0400 549 700 Justyna.wieczorek@cso.nsw.gov.au

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!  

For more information about the CSO, click here.

Please note that some Practice Groups at the CSO work on sensitive and potentially confronting matters, such as historical child abuse cases and coronial inquests. We have procedures in place to minimise exposure to such material, as well as thorough training to help employees manage these situations. Furthermore, we provide a strong employee assistance program for counselling and ensure support is available from supervisors and team members.