Solicitor in Charge, Appeals and Complex Litigation Unit

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

- Drive excellence in family law advocacy and appeals.
- Salary range $170,841 - $174,440pa (plus superannuation and entitlements)
- Ongoing Full-time + Sydney CBD (adaptable work arrangements available)

About Legal Aid NSW

We stand beside people when they need it most.

At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.

Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.

In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.

About the Role

As the Solicitor In Charge, you’ll lead some of the most significant family law appeals and complex litigation matters in NSW, shaping legal outcomes that have a lasting impact on clients and communities. Leading a team of Solicitors, you'll provide strategic legal direction, drive excellence in advocacy, and represent clients navigating hardship in complex and precedent-setting matters across state and federal jurisdictions. This is a rare opportunity to combine high-level legal practice, people leadership, stakeholder engagement and law reform work within a purpose-driven organisation committed to access to justice.

About You

You are an experienced litigation Solicitor with expertise in complex family law matters and advocacy and appeal matters.



You bring strong legal judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate complex legal issues with confidence. As an experienced people leader, you have a strong track record of leading and developing teams, fostering a positive and collaborative culture, and driving excellence in legal practice. You enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders, influencing outcomes and contributing to meaningful change. Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to strengthen access to justice and make a positive difference for vulnerable individuals, families and communities.

You Belong Here

Here, every role has purpose.

Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.

We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like‑minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact,



and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.

Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW

As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:

Flexible Working

we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of versatile working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.

Professional Growth

as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.

Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing

with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.

- Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency(for ongoing roles )
- Undertake relevant pre‑employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check
- Possess Legal Qualifications
- Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
- Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate (Unrestricted) before you start work with us
- Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth)

We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

📌 Solicitor in Charge, Appeals and Complex Litigation Unit (Sydney)
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