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Division: Crown Solicitor's Office

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

• 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 talented Senior Solicitors and Principal Solicitors with experience in providing legal advice across various legal areas to join the Public Law division at the NSW Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO). This recruitment aims to build a dynamic talent pool for current and future roles. Applications are continuously reviewed, and suitable candidates will be invited for an interview promptly.

Classification Grade: Legal Officer Grade V (LOG V) and Grade VI (LOG VI)
Salary: LOG V $144,140 - $146,966; LOG VI $154,840 - $158,102 per annum (plus superannuation and annual leave loading)

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

Senior and Principal Solicitors in the Public Law Division provide high-quality legal advice to NSW Government agencies on diverse legal issues, including:

• Statutory interpretation
• Constitutional law
• Information and privacy law
• 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

They may also draft and review contracts and transaction documents.

These roles involve managing a practice and supervising early-career solicitors, requiring advanced legal skills and experience in complex legal areas.

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

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Submit your application online with an updated resume (up to 5 pages) and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability. The selection process may include various assessments, and adjustments can be requested at any stage by contacting Margaret Ters.

This recruitment will establish a talent pool to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ community members, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, veterans, and others.

The CSO aims to be NSW Government's most trusted legal advisor, with a history dating back to 1817. We provide core legal services and non-core legal work to government agencies, ensuring legal and effective delivery of policies and programs.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting our community, and supporting your health, wellbeing, and professional growth through various programs and initiatives.