Senior Solicitor

• Salary ranges from $159,035 to $162,153 + super & leave loading. 
• Temporary Fulltime Opportunity up to 2 years with the possibility of further extension or a conversion to ongoing. 
• Based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered. 

The Office of Sport is seeking an experienced and strategic senior lawyer with strong commercial and property law experience to provide expert legal advice and representation across a diverse portfolio of complex legal matters. Reporting to the Manager Legal, you will work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to manage legal risk, support informed decision-making and contribute to key organisational priorities.  

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering high-quality legal services across areas including commercial and property law , as well as a broader range of legal areas including litigation, legislative reform, administrative law and statutory interpretation, child protection, employment law, privacy, information access and other government law matters. You will  also lead and develop junior lawyers. 

You are an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience delivering high-quality commercial and property law advice  in government, regulatory or similarly complex environments. You are also adaptable and willing to work across a broad legal practice, which may include litigation, legislative reform, administrative law, privacy, GIPA and other government law matters. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, can confidently manage competing priorities, and are adept at communicating complex legal concepts to a wide range of stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrate sound judgement and integrity, and have a proven ability to lead, mentor and develop others while achieving positive business outcomes. 

• Strong commercial and property law experience  
• Experience in one or more other areas of law including litigation, legislative reform, administrative law and/or general government legal practice.  
• Five or more years' relevant post-admission legal experience. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Solicitor NSW Government - Role Description - Senior Solicitor.docx

The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation.  

By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is a place for all people in NSW.  

Your online application must include: 

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (1-2 pages) 
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages) 

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks. 

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking. 

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. 

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au