Solicitor

Sydney CBD

Legal Services/Legal Services/Legal & Governance

2 x Full Time/Term Contract opportunities for up to 12 months

$155,826.00 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

Two rare opportunities have arisen to gain experience with the City of Sydney legal team in these maternity leave backfill roles. Working alongside senior professionals and a highly regarded team, you will help deliver legal services that support a world-class global city. You’ll be working across a wide variety of matters, providing high-quality legal advice on significant projects and initiatives which shape the City of Sydney.

In this role you will

• Provide quality legal support across a broad range of Council’s operations, including commercial and property law, planning and compliance matters, policy and other legal areas as required.
• Manage legal disputes and brief and external lawyers or counsel, where required.
• Provide legal support to corporate project teams and policy groups, where required
• Ensure compliance with legislative, industrial and Council policy requirements and standards in the areas of Equal Employment Opportunity, Work, Health and Safety, Rehabilitation and Records Management.
• Comply with and stay up to date with relevant legislation, including the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW).

What you’ll bring

• Admission or eligibility for admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
• Demonstrated post-admission experience (at least 2 years PQE) in one or more of the following areas: property law, commercial law, local government law or planning law.
• An appreciation of the political and social context in which Council operates
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy team and contribute to an effective team culture.

• Download position description.
• This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
• The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.
• Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 03 November 2026.
• For more information, contact Kirsten Morrin, Executive Director Legal & Governance at [email protected] .

What we can offer you

• You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
• Flexible working
• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.
• Professional development
• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
• Supporting families
• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment
• Inclusive culture
• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter
• Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at  [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.

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