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The Cabinet OfficePrincipal Legal OfficerYou. At the centre of big ideas.We are looking for an experienced legal practitioner to join the Office of General Counsel, The Cabinet Office.You will provide timely, high quality and expert advice to senior executives, the Premier and Ministers on a broad range of complex legal, legislative and policy issues.Ongoing Clerk Grade 11/12 ($149,739 - $173,174 base per annum) opportunity, based in Martin Place with flexible work arrangements supported.About the RoleAs a Principal Legal Officer, you will be responsible for providing timely, expert advice to support senior executives within The Cabinet Office and Premier''s Department, the Premier and Ministers on a broad range of legal, legislative and policy issues. You will undertake complex legal and policy analysis, including the formulation and evaluation of legislative proposals on a diverse range of matters. You''ll regularly provide advice on matters for consideration by the NSW Cabinet.You will join the Legal Branch within the Office of General Counsel - a highly regarded and trusted team of lawyers, led by the Deputy Secretary, General Counsel. Areas of legal focus include:Constitutional and electoral lawIntegrity, accountability, and parliamentary mattersInquiries and administrative lawCommercial, contracts, and intellectual property lawInformation and privacy lawFurther details on The Cabinet Office can be found here.To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.What we''re looking for:You have legal qualifications, and admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW.You have significant experience and substantive expertise in one or more relevant areas of law and outstanding generalist legal skills: information and privacy law, environmental law, criminal justice, trade practices law, commercial law and/or public law (in particular, constitutional, or administrative law). Understanding of, or ability to quickly understand parliamentary procedures, Cabinet processes, the role of integrity agencies and general governance skills are highly valued.You will operate with a high level of authority in respect to exercising professional judgement on diverse legal, legislative and related policy issues.You will provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, contributing to the success of Legal Branch.You will exercise sound judgement and effectively and ethically manage the influence of political issues in formulating strategic legal and policy solutions.You are confident to drive and lead legal projects aligned with departmental priorities, working with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders.You will have well developed organisation skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a highpressure, highvolume environment with tight deadlines.You will have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide accurate, clear and comprehensive advice in short time frames.We value diverse experiences. Even if you''re not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.Why Join Us?Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangementsCareer Development: Ongoing learning through expertled sessions, online training, and professional development opportunitiesWorkLife Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked based on a 35hour standard weekWellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiativesInclusive Culture: Staffled networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals NetworkHow to ApplyClick ''Apply Online'' and submit your application including:A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)Closing DateTuesday, 3 February 2026 (9:59am)SalaryClerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.Hiring ManagerKatherine Frank, Executive Director Legal, via [email protected] The Cabinet OfficeLeading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of governmentThe Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decisionmaking by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at The Cabinet Office.Our CommitmentWe welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.Additional InformationReasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in prescreening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18month period.#J-18808-Ljbffr