Versatile 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 industryRoles based in the Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements availableClassification grade: Legal Officer Grade IVSalary: $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 weekWork 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 roleAs 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, engaging 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 lawChild lawCivil liabilityCommercial law and Dispute ResolutionCriminal lawEmployment and Industrial RelationsInquests and Special InquiriesProperty 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.Developed legal skills and experience which enable provision of advice and representation in legal matters in areas of law in which the Crown Solicitor specialisesAdmission 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 workplace.Closing date: Sunday, 16 August **** (AEST 7:59PM)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 effective 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 workingThe 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 annum20 days purchased leave annuallyInclusive 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 childStudy 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 membersCoaching services are available for people leaders and executives to learn and implement best practices to manage their team's wellbeingWe support you to participate in wellbeing programsWe offer an annual Flu Vaccination programWe provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families.CSO's commitment to diversityAt 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.
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📌 Senior Solicitor (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Crown Solicitor'S Office
📍 New South Wales