Senior Solicitor

Senior Solicitor, Office of the General Counsel

• Employment Type:
  Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band:
  Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration:
  $129, $142,665.00 plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location:
  Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• Applications Close:
  Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 9:59am

Your day as a Senior Solicitor

The Senior Solicitor will play a pivotal role in providing legal support to the Procurement Reform & Banking Group (
PR&B
) in NSW Treasury. The PR&B group is responsible for amongst other things, procurement reform initiatives and all-of-government procurement contracts in energy, travel, fleet vehicles and human and professional services. The group is focused on using public sector procurement to achieve financial, social and economic goals.

You will be joining our Office of The General Counsel (
OGC
) and will be working within the
Commercial, Procurement & Banking branch
of the OGC. Read more about your future Group and Division.

Your day to day will involve:

• advising on high-value, complex procurement transactions and policy initiatives that are critical to the State's operations
• reviewing and drafting various agreements to ensure that Treasury's transactions are legally sound and align with policy objectives
• managing disputes by providing strategic legal advice and working with stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes
• providing advice on Treasury-specific legislation such as the
  Public Works and Procurement Act 1912 and Government Sector Finance Act 2018
• liaising with the Crown Solicitor's Office/other external law firms as necessary to obtain specialist advice and manage interaction between the external legal advisers and Treasury stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to move beyond billable hours and make a tangible difference to the people of NSW, while enjoying genuine work-life balance and career development in a central government agency.

Working at NSW Treasury offers exceptional career development opportunities. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Interested in working with us

Read the
role description
to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Achieve success as Senor Solicitor

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Admitted as a legal practitioner with a current practising certificate and 5+ years PQE (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in providing legal services in a law firm or a sophisticated in-house environment, including providing legal advice, drafting procurement or commercial agreements or driving proactive legal strategies for commercial dispute resolution.
• Experience in procurement, commercial or administrative law, or ability to learn new legal areas and familiarity with relevant legislation and case law.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, relevant legal services collaboratively and flexibly in a high-volume, complex environment.

Investing in you

At NSW Treasury, you'll join a diverse and welcoming team committed to your professional development and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with a 35-hour standard week.
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through internal and external-led legal CPD and professional skills training sessions.
• We offer training and tools to help you stay current with AI developments in government in the delivery of legal services.
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales and at the same time, develop a sophisticated understanding of the NSW government ecosystem.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. As a central agency, Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of commercial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Application process:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
• partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.
• reference checks may be as an evaluation or your suitability for this position.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We currently hold the following accreditations as:

• a
  Disability Confident Recruiter
  with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
• a
  Level 1 Activate Carer Employer
  with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit:

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor, Scott Walker,

Close of applications:
Wednesday 15 October at 9.95am

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click "Apply online" to start your application.