PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR VI – NSW TRUSTEE AND GUARDIAN

• 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.

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.

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 vaccination

To apply for this role:

• Complete the online application
• Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability to the role
• Address the targeted question below when prompted within the application form (maximum 500 words each)
• Tell us when you negotiated contract terms or resolved a dispute to protect your organisation’s interests. What was your approach, and what was the result