Principal Solicitor Grade VI

Department: Financial Performance and Investments

Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Custom Field 4: 78653

Principal Solicitor VI – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Ongoing full-time role 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 50,000 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. The role also oversees the Property Law team that is responsible for the provision of conveyancing services for our customers. This team manages the settlement of approximately 500 transactions over the course of a year.

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 legal 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-focused, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you

Essential requirements:

• 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.

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 office 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.

How to apply

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 two targeted questions below when prompted within the application form (maximum 500 words each)

• Can you demonstrate your ability to provide strategic legal advice within a government or enterprise setting, particularly in relation to commercial or contract law?

• 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?

Pre-screening questions:

Do you hold a current unrestricted practising certificate in NSW?

Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 29 October 2025

For enquiries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Steve Matthews, Executive Director | Financial Performance and Investments via email

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor, Amy Cross via email

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted.

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.