Senior Solicitor

Central Coast Council NSW; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW seeks a Senior Solicitor to lead litigation and manage complex disputes before courts and tribunals. You will oversee matters from early assessment through to hearing, advising on prospects and strategy, and instructing Counsel as needed.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external solicitors to identify risks, prepare high-quality submissions, and drive efficient resolutions that benefit the Central Coast community.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with extensive litigation experience.
• Proven ability to assess evidence and provide strategic advice.
• Experience appearing in courts and instructing Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Take carriage of complex litigation across courts and tribunals, from baseline assessment through to resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies.
• Appear as an advocate, prepare matters for hearing and instruct Counsel and expert witnesses when required.
• Assess evidence, prospects and legal risk, providing clear advice that supports timely, informed decisions.
• Prepare pleadings, submissions, affidavits, briefs and other high-quality litigation documents.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, Counsel and experts to progress matters effectively.
• Turn complex issues into clear reports and recommendations that support sound decision-making.
• Contribute to legal projects, process improvement and quality assurance across Council.

Skills

Litigation

Court appearances

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Australian Legal Practising Certificate

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Job description

As Senior Solicitor, you'll be a key litigation specialist within Council's legal function. You'll take carriage of complex disputes and proceedings, with a strong focus on matters before the Land and Environment Court and other courts and tribunals. From early case assessment and evidence preparation through to hearing, you'll develop sound litigation strategies, appear as an advocate where appropriate and instruct Counsel to achieve well-considered outcomes.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across Council to identify legal and evidentiary risks, provide clear advice on prospects and strategy, and ensure matters are managed efficiently, professionally and in line with Council's obligations.

This is an opportunity to use your courtroom experience, judgement and strategic thinking on varied litigation that delivers meaningful outcomes for the Central Coast community.

What you'll be doing

• Take carriage of complex litigation across courts and tribunals, from initial assessment through to resolution
• Develop and execute litigation strategies,
• Appear as an advocate, prepare matters for hearing and instruct Counsel and expert witnesses when required
• Assess evidence, prospects and legal risk, providing clear advice that supports timely, informed decisions
• Prepare pleadings, submissions, affidavits, briefs and other high-quality litigation documents
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, Counsel and experts to progress matters effectively
• Turn complex issues into clear reports and recommendations that support sound decision-making
• Contribute to legal projects, process improvement and quality assurance across Council