Job Description

Senior Solicitor V and Principal Solicitor VI - Public Law & Commercial (Dispute Resolution & Advisory)

• Flexible working hours + additional flex leave (up to 18 days per year) 
• Be part of a dynamic public sector team and work with legal experts of the industry  
• Temporary/Ongoing role based in the Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangements available 

Salary Classification: Senior Solicitor Grade V and Principal Solicitor Grade VI

Our primary place of work is the CSO Office located at Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street.

Salary:

• Legal Officer Grade V $159,035 - $162,153 p.a (excluding superannuation and annual leave loading)
• Legal Officer Grade VI $170,841 - $174,440 p.a (excluding superannuation and annual leave loading)

About the Role

As a Senior Solicitor (Grade V) you will be responsible for independently managing complex legal matters, delivering high-quality, cost-effective and client‑focused legal services that align with CSO’s business objectives.

As a Principal Solicitor (Grade VI), in addition to the conduct and management of complex legal matters, you will support the Director in managing the practice group, including overseeing client and stakeholder engagement and driving team-wide initiatives that align with the CSO’s business and people objectives.

About the Team

The Public Law & Commercial (Dispute Resolution) practice group delivers targeted, specialist legal assistance to NSW Government agencies across a broad range of public and commercial law matters. The team conducts complex public law litigation, including judicial review, merits review proceedings in NCAT, and legally- and factually complex revenue litigation. Its practice also encompasses commercial and general litigation, offering candidates exposure to high-profile work at the intersection of law and government.

The Public Law & Commercial (Advisory) practice group advises NSW Government agencies in relation to issues of constitutional law, administrative law and statutory interpretation, as well as in relation to areas of commercial law that apply to NSW Government agencies. The practice group’s expertise includes matters involving constitutional challenges to government action and legislation, the statutory functions and obligations of public sector agencies and law enforcement agencies, government procurement, Crown copyright and significant commercial transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking intellectually stimulating work on matters of importance to government within a collaborative team environment.

For more information about this role, please click Senior Solicitor V and Principal Solicitor VI

Essential requirements: 

• Completion of a law degree from an accredited law school or completion of the Legal Practitioners Admission Board’s Diploma in Law Course. 
• 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 practice group specialises. 
• Undertake Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance and Working with Children Check
• For the Senior Solicitor V role, applicants must hold a practising certificate that authorises them to supervise legal practice by others.

How to Apply 

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

• An updated resume and short (1 page) cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.  

The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist 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, 13 October 2026 (AEST 7:59 PM) 

Recruitment enquiries: Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner, margaret.ters@cso.nsw.gov.au 

Who we are?  

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.

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 (eligibility criteria applies)
• 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:

The CSO is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including (but not limited to) people with diverse ability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with caring responsibilities.

We continue to learn new ways to be more inclusive every day and are committed to making improvements in the recruitment process and in the workplace, so that all individuals feel safe and supported to apply for roles.