Senior Solicitor

Description:

Classification: LEC5
Salary Range: $144,353 - $157,681 + superannuation. Plus $25,000 p.a. extra duties allowance
Duration: up to 24 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30 PM, Thursday 5 June 2025

About the Business

The Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) provides legal services to government specifically to Ministers, departments and other public sector agencies. Within the Commercial, Environment, and Native Title Section (CENT), Solicitors provide legal services in relation to the full range of the government’s commercial and land related activities and their environmental, planning and native title aspects. This includes providing legal advice, negotiation and document preparation on major government commercial projects.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and Crown Solicitor’s Office, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Solicitor to join the CENT sections team outposted to Renewal SA. As the South Australian Government's leading urban development agency, Renewal SA improve the lives of all South Australians now and into the future by leading, supporting and driving investment and growth through property and projects including major property developments such as the former West End brewery site, Bowden and festival plaza. Amongst general commercial and property work, the role will have a significant focus on property development and construction law. The role will provide high quality legal services without supervision or direction on highly complex and sensitive matters relevant to Renewal SA.

The role will also provide leadership and supervision to junior legal practitioners dedicated to Renewal SA, management of external legal referrals and will be the primary contact for executive personnel within Renewal SA. Successful applicants will be split their time across the Renewal SA and CSO offices, both located within the Adelaide CBD. Applicants may also be considered for other roles.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain an unrestricted practicing certificate within South Australia.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Ashley Knights, Assistant Crown Solicitor - CENT, CSO on +61873227537 or ashley.knights@sa.gov.au .

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.