Work on unique and challenging matters in a diverse legal environment

Build your expertise in legal advice, advocacy and litigation work

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

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Classification Grade: Legal Officer Grade IV (LOG IV)

Salary: $144,058 - $146,831 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

The CSO provides comprehensive legal services to the NSW Government, and Senior Solicitors play a crucial role in service provision. In advocacy, our solicitors represent government agencies in courts and tribunals to ensure their interests are effectively defended. In litigation, solicitors manage complex legal disputes, providing strategic advice and representation to achieve favourable outcomes. In advice work, solicitors offer expert legal opinions and guidance on a wide range of issues, helping government agencies navigate legal complexities and make informed decisions.

To find out more about the role, click here Senior Solicitor IV

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).

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.

We are looking for solicitors who have 3+ years of post-admission experience.

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

Essential requirements

· Candidate must be an Australian Citizen.

· Completion of a law degree from an accredited law school or completion of the Legal Practitioners Admission Board’s Diploma in Law course.

· Developed legal skills and experience which enable the provision of advice and representation in legal matters in areas of law in which the Crown Solicitor specialises.

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

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 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, 3 August 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.