Principal Legal Officer

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**:

- Are you interested in working in a collaborative and dynamic team supporting senior executives with legal, legislative and policy advice? If so, this role is for you
- We are looking for legal practitioners to join the Legal Branch, with ongoing and temporary roles available
- Legal Officer, Grade VI opportunities, based in Martin Place with flexible work arrangements supported

**About the role.**:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Principal Legal Officers to join our high performing and collaborative team on an ongoing and temporary (12 months from start date).

Reporting to the Director, Legal, as a Principal Legal Officer, you will be responsible for providing timely expert advice to support senior executives within The Cabinet Office and Premier’s Department, the Premier and Ministers on a broad range of legal, legislative and policy issues. You will also undertake complex legal and policy analysis, including the formulation and evaluation of legislative proposals, on a diverse range of matters.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
- You’re adaptable, resilient and agile
- You will have legal qualifications, and admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW.
- You will have experience in one or more of the following areas of law: environmental law, trade practices law, commercial law and/or public law (in particular, constitutional or administrative law).
- You will operate with a high level of authority in respect to exercising professional judgement on diverse legal, legislative and related policy issues.
- You will exercise sound judgement and effectively and ethically manage the influence of political issues in formulating strategic legal and policy solutions.
- You will have well developed organisation skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, high volume environment with tight deadlines.
- You will have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide accurate, clear and comprehensive advice in short time frames.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

**Driving big ideas at the heart of government.**:
The Cabinet Office (TCO) leads policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of Government.

TCO:

- supports the Premier and Cabinet in their roles as decision-makers with expert policy advice informed by data, evidence, consultation and a focus on the bigger picture.
- coordinates, and at times leads, policy reform to drive the Government’s priorities.
- advances NSW's interests at a national level through strategic advice to the Premier and Cabinet on intergovernmental matters.
- upholds Cabinet conventions and good Cabinet practice to support better decision-making, including support for the Secretary in their role as Cabinet Secretary.
- helps the Government deliver its agenda lawfully and effectively through good governance and expert legal advice.
- builds public trust in government by supporting institutional and individual integrity.

TCO is made up of three groups: the Office of General Counsel, Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations and Economic and Environmental Policy.
- We drive big ideas at the heart of government._

Imagine your career at the TCO and learn more about the department.

**Your career, your way.**:
We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

**At TCO, you get access to**:

- flexible working arrangements
- inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
- flex leave
- great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
- employee support services
- fitness and well-being programs
- staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

**How to apply****:

- a **resume **which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
- a **cover letter **addressing how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages).

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6-8 weeks.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for certain roles. Being placed in a talent pool gives you opportunities to be considered for roles over an 18 month period. Depending on the type of talent pool you are placed in, you can be considered for roles within specific agencies or across the