Lead high-impact legal work as a Principal Legal Officer within the vibrant Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS), part of the Corporate Services Division

Senior legal role at Clerk Grade 11/12, offering a competitive salary of $145,378 – $168,130 per annum, plus superannuation and leave loading

Ongoing, full-time opportunity based in the Sydney CBD, with the chance to shape legal outcomes that support innovative and creative industries across NSW

About the role

The Legal team is offering a fantastic ongoing opportunity for a Principal Legal Officer with a focus on commercial and regulatory services. The role is responsible for providing clear, concise legal advice across a range of commercial transactions, including:

Contracts

Licenses

Intellectual property

Grants

Procurement

And will deliver strategic and solution-focused legal advice in areas such as:

ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

Corporate law

Commercial law

Regulatory matters

As Principal Legal Officer, you will provide expert legal advice on commercial matters, including contracts, procurement, intellectual property, and dealings with government entities. You’ll draft and review complex agreements, advise on contract variations, and support the negotiation of commercial transactions.

Your ability to simplify complex legal issues and prepare clear, outcome-focused documents—such as advice, submissions, and correspondence—is key to this role. You’ll work collaboratively with stakeholders across legislative projects, ensuring legal compliance, sound governance, and the achievement of strategic objectives.

This senior role is accountable for delivering high-quality legal services, aligned with policy, legislative requirements, and best practice standards.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Rebecca Jeyasingam, Deputy General Counsel via [email protected]

About You

We're looking for a skilled legal professional with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Commercial or trade practices law

Administrative law

Policy development or the legislative process

If you thrive in complex legal environments and want to make an impact, this is your opportunity. To be eligible, you must be admitted (or qualified for admission) as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW, and hold or be eligible to hold a current NSW Practicing Certificate.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to Apply

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025 [10.00AM]

Recruitment Contact: Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

Create social and economic opportunities for the state

Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces

Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment

Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.