Legal Officer, Grade IV
Core
Provides specialist legal advice, analysis, and guidance to support informed decision-making and ensure compliance with legislative requirements for the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Role type
Senior legal officer (regulatory and litigation)
Builds
Legal support for the Children's Guardian's statutory functions and regulatory oversight
Domain
Public sector / Children's safety regulation
Required skills
Legal practitioner admission (NSW Supreme Court), administrative/regulatory decision-making expertise, litigation management, complex legal analysis, written and oral communication
Preferred skills
Leadership and team coaching, collaboration
Technologies
Legal research databases, court filing systems
Responsibilities
Conduct complex, contentious, and routine legal matters including litigation management; liaise with the Crown Solicitor's Office and Counsel; provide expert legal support on statutory responsibilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC