Flexible start and finish working hours + annual leave 20 days + additional flex leave (up to 18 days per year)

Be part of a dynamic public sector agency and work with legal experts of the industry Roles based in the Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements available Classification grade: Legal Officer Grade IV

Salary: $148,380 to $151,236 p.a. base salary (employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading is paid in addition to the base salary)

Work type: Full-Time – 35 hours per week

Work location: Our primary place of work is located at 252 Pitt Street, Sydney. We’re seeking applications from experienced senior solicitors to join our specialist legal practice groups. Through this recruitment we are establishing a dynamic talent pool for the Senior Solicitor IV role to fill vacancies now and into the future. About the role

As a Senior Solicitor, Legal Officer Grade IV, you will be responsible for the conduct of assigned legal matters involving legal advice and statutory interpretation, dispute resolution and litigation and/or advocacy within a specialist legal practice group. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of challenging, varied, interesting and often high-profile advice and litigation matters representing NSW government agencies in a broad range of courts and tribunals. This includes, but is not limited to, areas of law related to:

Administrative and Constitutional law

Child law

Civil liability

Commercial law and Dispute Resolution

Criminal law

Employment and Industrial Relations

Information law

Inquests and Special Inquiries

Property and Native Title.

We have a diverse range of practice groups across the CSO. For more information on our areas of expertise click here.

To learn more about the role, please review the role description.

Essential requirements Developed legal skills and experience which enable provision of advice and representation in legal matters in areas of law in which the Crown Solicitor specialises

Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW. About you. Our ideal candidate. The ideal candidate will be an experienced solicitor with developed legal skills in an area/s of law in which the Crown Solicitor specialises.

You will have experience preparing legal documents,



providing legal advice and/or undertaking litigation work. This is a unique opportunity to gain highly regarded experience across a broad spectrum of legal services and build strong client relationships while working in an open and supportive team setting.

How to apply: For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include:

An updated resume (no more than 5 pages) and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role, including years of post-admission experience.

Please also respond to the pre-screening questions when prompted and refer to the Professional Capability and Areas of Law information sheet to support your responses.

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.

Please note: 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 Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0427 413 924 or email [email protected] to further discuss.

A talent pool will be created from this recruitment process to fill potential ongoing and temporary Senior Solicitor IV roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Closing date: Sunday, 16 August 2026 (AEST 7:59PM) Recruitment enquiries: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected], 0427 413 924 Who we are? The NSW Crown Solicitors Office (CSO) provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner.

We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values.



We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

For more information about the CSO, click here. Our commitment to flexible working The CSO has adopted a teams-based approach to flexible working. We recognise that everyone has different needs and preferences, and our flexible work culture allows you to adapt your work routine to suit you. We’re all about flexibility, productivity and driving good client outcomes.

We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including:

Up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum

20 days purchased leave annually

Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks + 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child

Study time up to 4 hours per week (subject to meeting study time criteria)

Extended Leave of up to 44 days after 10 years or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service. How we support health & wellbeing:

We offer an employee assistance program to support the wellbeing of employees in the workplace and in their personal lives, which also extends to family members

Coaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team’s wellbeing

We support you to participate in wellbeing programs

We offer an annual Flu Vaccination program

We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families. CSO's commitment to diversity

At CSO, 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.

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.

📌 Senior Solicitor (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Crown Solicitor'S Office
📍 Sydney