Senior Government Employment Lawyer

NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport in Sydney CBD is seeking an expert government lawyer to provide independent, professional legal advice with a specific focus on employment law to support government operations and outcomes.

You will advise on contracts, disputes, investigations, and compliance with legislation, lead stakeholder engagement, draft legal documents, and may appear in courts or tribunals.

Qualifications

• Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW.
• Experience in employment or commercial law and policy making is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation with a focus on employment law to support government operations and outcomes.
• Lead engagement with key stakeholders to support optimal service delivery.
• Analyse and interpret legislation; draft advice, court pleadings, statements of facts, and submissions.
• Undertake litigation and brief counsel where appropriate for effective representation.
• Manage engagement with stakeholders as the central point for employment law advice on investigations and litigation, and participate in project teams for legislative projects.
• Contribute to maintenance of registers and precedent systems to ensure data integrity and consistency of legal services.
• Develop and provide training material to educate the business and proactively reduce risk.

Skills

Employment Law

Commercial Law

Policy Development

Education

Admission as Solicitor or Barrister in NSW

Job description

NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport in Sydney CBD is seeking an expert government lawyer to provide independent, professional legal advice with a specific focus on employment law to support government operations and outcomes.

You will advise on contracts, disputes, investigations, and compliance with legislation, lead stakeholder engagement, draft legal documents, and may appear in courts or tribunals.