· Lead a high-performing legal team within the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office

· Advise on complex, high-profile litigation and public interest matters

· Central Sydney CBD location with a modern office relocation planned for 2026

Classification Grade: Legal Officer Grade VI (LOG VI)

Salary: $165,865 - $169,359 p.a. base salary (with superannuation and annual leave loading paid in addition to the base salary)

Work type: Full – Time - 35 hours per week, 12 months with a possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing.

Location: Our primary place of work is the CSO Office located at 60-70 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

*Please note we will be relocating to a new premises located at Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney in July 2026.

About the Role

As a Principal Solicitor (Legal Officer Grade VI) you will be responsible for assisting the Director in managing the practice group, including with client and stakeholder engagement and in the identification and implementation of team-wide initiatives which contribute to the achievement of the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office’s (CSO) business and people goals. You will be responsible for leading a sub-team within the practice group and will provide advice and representation to the Crown Solicitor’s clients in a range of highly complex litigation matters and advice matters in which the Public Interest & Protection practice group specialises.

About You

We are looking for experienced and talented legal professionals with expertise in complex litigation and the provision of legal advice. The successful candidate will have experience in managing and supervising the work of solicitors and ensuring the provision of high quality, cost-effective and client-focused legal services. We are looking for solicitors who have 5-7+ years of post-admission experience.

About the Practice Group

The Public Interest & Protection practice group advises and represents NSW Government agencies in public interest immunity claims in criminal and civil matters across all State and Commonwealth jurisdictions, the Attorney General in relation to the administration of charitable trusts, the Public Guardian and NSW Trustee and Guardian in guardianship matters, and various NSW Government agencies in discrimination matters (including class actions). Experienced solicitors with either criminal or civil law backgrounds, with strong litigation and legal analysis skills and the ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment, are encouraged to apply.

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

Essential requirements

· Candidate must be an Australian Citizen.

· Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.

· Highly developed legal skills and extensive experience which enable provision of advice and representation in highly complex legal matters in areas of law in which the Public Interest & Protection Practice Group specialises.

How to apply:

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

· An updated resume (up to 5 pages) and a cover letter (1 page) outlining your interest and suitability for the role

· When submitting your application, please select Principal Solicitor role and choose Public Interest and Protection Practice Group.

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

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 recruitment 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.

Closing date: Sunday, 13 July 2025 (AEST 7:59 PM)

Recruitment enquiries: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner, 0427 413 924

[email protected]

Why work for CSO?

The 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

· 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 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.