Lead Counsel
Core
Lead Counsel providing authoritative legal advice and representation in complex public law and commercial matters for NSW Government agencies.
Role type
Senior IC legal counsel (public law & commercial)
Builds
Legal advice, litigation strategies, and precedents for government clients
Domain
Public sector law, commercial law, dispute resolution
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Public law expertise, commercial law expertise, litigation management, strategic legal advice, team leadership, professional judgment
Preferred skills
Experience in judicial review, merits review, revenue litigation, constitutional law, administrative law
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide authoritative legal advice and representation in complex and sensitive matters; Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment; Advise government clients on emerging legal issues, risks, and strategic implications; Lead, supervise, and develop senior and junior solicitors; Contribute to the development of precedents, procedures, and professional knowledge
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities