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About the Role

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is seeking a Principal Lawyer to join the Subpoena Objections Team within the Office of the General Counsel. This role involves providing and coordinating high-quality legal representation, advice, and support for orders and requests for information directed to the Commissioner of Police, particularly subpoenas. The position requires managing your own legal practice, including advice, litigation, and advocacy, as well as leading a small team. This is a highly autonomous role with the opportunity to significantly impact subpoena management within the NSWPF.

Responsibilities

Provision and coordination of high quality, ethical and professional legal representation, advice and support relating to various orders or requests for information directed to the Commissioner of Police, and in particular, subpoenas to produce.
Manage your own legal practice (which will include advice, litigation, and advocacy).
Manage a small team.

Requirements

Must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen.
Must undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check.
Must obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force prior to commencement.
Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum).
Attach an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Skills

Sound and varied legal experience and expertise
Proactive and solutions focussed approach
Confident working autonomously

Location

Parramatta

Work Type

Temporary Full-Time

Experience Level

Grade 6

Salary/Compensations

competitive salary

Benefits

competitive salary
flexible work options
annual leave loading
corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
free annual influenza vaccination
salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
convenient location for public transport and to shops etc
in-house gym facilities

About the Company

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

Equal Opportunity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au
If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au
If you are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au