Classification grade: Legal Officer Grade V
Salary: $159,035 - $162,153 p.a. (plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annualised leave loading.)
Work type: Temporary 12 months with a possibility of further extension or conversion to ongoing, full-time (35 hours a week).
The successful candidate will be appointed to the role, with an anticipated commencement in February 2027.
Work location: Our primary place of work is located at 252 Pitt Street, Sydney.
We are currently seeking talented individuals for the role of Senior Solicitor V to join our Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group within the Civil Law & Commercial Strategy Division. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your impactful career and be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven team delivering expert legal services on behalf of the NSW Government.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with demonstrated experience in medical negligence, insurance or acting for defendants in civil claims. This expertise will be highly regarded. Applicants must also demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to supervise junior solicitors and paralegals.
We are seeking candidates with 5+ years of post-admission experience for the Senior Solicitor V position.
As a Senior Solicitor V, you will represent NSW Government agencies in high-profile and complex litigation across various courts and tribunals. Your responsibilities will include providing expert legal advice and advocacy in key areas such as personal injury, medical negligence and coronial inquests. In this role, you will lead and manage your own legal practice, provide strategic advice on complex legal issues, and mentor junior legal staff. To succeed in these roles, you will bring proven litigation experience, strong legal analysis and drafting skills, a collaborative and client-focused approach, and demonstrated leadership experience supervising and developing junior team members.
Torts Service & Regulatory Agencies Practice Group
This team specialises in the defence and resolution of civil claims, particularly personal injury and medical negligence matters and acts for NSW Government agencies in coronial inquests. Our work has real impact and offers diverse legal challenges.
For more information about our specialist legal practice groups and areas of expertise, please visit the CSO website here.
For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include:
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 margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au to further discuss.
Closing date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (AEST 7:59PM)
Recruitment enquiries: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner, 0427 413 924
margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au
Why work for CSO?
The NSW Crown Solicitors Office (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.
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:
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