Principal Legal Officer

**_Be part of something bigger and make a difference for NSW_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies across our State._
- **Temporary full-time role up to 30 Jun 2026 with the possibility for extension or conversion to ongoing**:

- **Based in Parramatta, flexible hybrid working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience ranges from $146,822 to $170,981 + superannuation and annual leave loading**

**About the role**

**About You**
- Energy law
- Administrative law
- Legislative reform
- Commercial law

To be successful in this role you will be a highly motivated and experienced legal professional dedicated to delivering high quality legal advice and services to clients. You will have strong communication and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to lead complex and sensitive projects and deliver strategic solutions.

Undertaking and working independently on a wide range of tasks with often tight or competing timeframes, our Principal Legal Officers require excellent organisational and prioritisation skills as well as the capability to lead, manage and support junior lawyers. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare and deliver clear, authoritative, practical and solution focussed advice. You will have the confidence and ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders and team members.

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and experienced lawyers, eager to progress their legal careers, to join the dedicated and highly regarded team, together with a significant opportunity to be a key contributor in supporting the delivery of outcomes for the people of NSW.

**Essential Requirements**
- Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, an unrestricted NSW Practicing Certificate

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Legal Officer

**Who we are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the State’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW National Park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

**To Apply**

**Applications close on Sunday, 23 March 2025 at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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