Principal Solicitor

• Ongoing full-time opportunity. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Sydney. Hybrid and flexible working options available.
• Legal Officer Grade VI. Base salary $165,865 p.a. to$169,359 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

This role is required to deliver high-quality commercial legal advice, with a particular emphasis on contract law, to NSW Trustee and Guardian and its customers. By serving as the main source of expertise in commercial legal matters, the incumbent ensures that both the organisation and its customers are well-informed and compliant with relevant laws and regulations, thereby supporting effective decision-making and risk management. In addition, the role oversees a team responsible for the property legal and conveyancing requirements of our customer.

About You

You are a highly experienced legal professional with a current unrestricted practising certificate in NSW, bringing substantial expertise in commercial and contract law. You have strong acumen to navigate complex legal landscapes within the public sector. You excel in providing strategic legal advice across enterprise functions, ensuring compliance with government policies and mitigating legal risks. You are adept at managing disputes, resolving disagreements, and safeguarding the organisation’s interests through sound legal judgment. Your approach is proactive and solutions-orientated, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards.

The suitable candidate will need to possess:

• Current unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• Expert knowledge in commercial and contract law
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and dispute resolution
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements and government policies
• Ability to work collaboratively across enterprise functions
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinking and legal problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in government procurement desirable.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

For more information about the position, view the role description.

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations 

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.