· Are you an experienced litigation professional in Torts?

· Lead complex legal cases spanning across law enforcement, justice agencies and historical abuse litigation.

· Provide supervision and professional development to junior solicitors.

Classification Grade: Legal Officer Grade V (LOG V)

Salary: LOG V $154,403 - $157,430 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, 24 months with a possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing. Part-time applications will also be considered.

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

We also support flexible working arrangements.

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

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Solicitor V to join our Torts Justice/Enforcement Agencies Practice Group within the Civil Law & Commercial Strategy Division. This is a leadership opportunity to be a key member of a dynamic and accomplished legal team supporting the NSW Government.

We encourage applications from candidates with a minimum of four years’ post-admission experience and demonstrated expertise in civil litigation, especially in defending claims involving intentional torts, law enforcement actions and justice agencies. Experience in historical abuse cases, group representative proceedings will be highly regarded.

Senior Solicitor V applicants must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to supervise junior solicitors and paralegals. We are building a talent pool to fill immediate and future vacancies. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

About You

As a Senior Solicitor LOG V, you will represent NSW Government agencies in high-profile and complex civil litigation across a range of courts and tribunals. You will provide expert legal advice and advocacy in matters involving intentional torts, law enforcement liability, group representative (class action) proceedings and historical abuse cases.

You will take on leadership responsibilities, managing your own legal practice, offering strategic advice on complex legal issues and mentoring junior solicitors. To succeed in this role, you will need proven litigation experience, strong legal analysis and drafting skills and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

About the Practice Group

The Torts Justice & Enforcement Agencies Practice Group specialises in all aspects of the defence and settlement of civil claims, with a particular focus on intentional torts involving law enforcement and justice agencies.

For more information about our specialist legal practice groups and areas of expertise, please visit the CSO website here

Essential requirements

· Law degree from an accredited institution or Legal Practitioners Admission Board's Diploma in Law

· Admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

· Extensive experience in providing advice and representation in complex legal matters, particularly in areas relevant to the Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group

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.
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.

This recruitment will be used create a talent pool which will be used to fill ongoing and temporary full-time and part-time vacancies as they arise over the next 18 months.

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.

Applications for Senior Solicitor LOG V are now open - apply today!

Closing date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 (AEST 7:59PM)

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

[email protected]

About the CSO

The CSO is here to be the NSW Government's most trusted legal advisor. We have a rich history which dates to 1817. Our principal objective is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver the NSW Government’s policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner. We are the sole provider of legal services in all matters regarded as core legal work. We also deliver non-core legal work to government agencies through competition with the private sector.

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.

Why work for us

We have a strong flexible working culture designed to support employees balance all stages of their working life

We are invested in capability development including opportunities to satisfy your annual Continuing Professional Development requirements throughout the year

We proactively support your health and wellbeing through tailored programs, an employee assistance program and coaching services

We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families

We have employee lead networks who actively support inclusion, collaboration and wellbeing

We support mobility to provide opportunities to gain meaningful experiences in unique areas of law

We want to learn from you and your experiences!

For more information about the CSO, click here.