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About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a temporary Lead Counsel with extensive expertise and experience in torts and justice-related matters. The successful candidate will work under the leadership of the Director and play a key role in the Torts Justice Practice Group. Strong technical legal knowledge is required to act as Subject Matter Expert, and support leadership in effective delivery of strategic CSO priorities. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the sub-team, support staff development, and oversee the delivery of high-quality legal services.
Responsibilities
- Providing authoritative legal advice and representation in complex and sensitive torts matters.
- Managing matters with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and professional judgment.
- Advising government clients on emerging legal issues, risks and strategic implications.
- Leading, supervising and developing senior and junior solicitors.
- Contributing to the development of precedents, procedures and professional knowledge across the Practice Group.
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 an unrestricted legal practitioner in NSW.
- Authoritative specialist with highly developed legal knowledge and extensive experience which enable provision of advice and representation in highly complex and sensitive legal matters in areas of law in which the Practice Group specialises.
- Travel for regional or interstate court and other commitments subject to the application of any discrimination legislation (including in respect of carer’s responsibilities).
Skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including the supervision, mentoring and professional development of legal staff.
- The ability to provide clear, practical and strategic advice on complex legal issues.
- Sound professional judgment and the ability to work autonomously in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses and court officials.
Location
- Sydney CBD
- 252 Pitt Street, Sydney
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Temporary
- 35 hours per week up to 12 months
Experience Level
- Legal Officer Grade VII
- At least five years' post-admission experience in the relevant area of law.
Education Level
- 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 an unrestricted legal practitioner in NSW.
Salary/Compensations
- $185,400- $206,000 p.a. base salary
Benefits
- Flexible start & finish working hours
- Annual leave 20 days
- Additional flex leave (up to 18 days per year)
- 20 days purchased leave annually
- Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks
- 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.
- Employee assistance program
- Coaching services
- Annual Flu Vaccination program
- Access to the Fitness Passport program
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.