In-Demand Principal solicitor Jobs in Parramatta, Nsw

Principal Solicitor
City of Parramatta Council —Parramatta NSW
- $202,679.99 - $224,779.94 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
9h
Solicitor - LO I-III - Inquests, Inquiries and Representation
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $81,702 - $138,492 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
14d
Paralegal - Clerk 3/4 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $87,199 - $95,482 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
Full-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Law Firm
WD Hunt & Associates —Parramatta NSW
- $28.24 - $35.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
Quick Apply
6d
Principal Legal Officer
Energy Corporation of NSW —Sydney NSW
- $170,841 - $174,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
6d
Principal Legal Officer, Property
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $155,764 - $181,393 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
10d
Solicitor – Senior Associate
Carter Newell —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Talent Acquisition Advisor
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
10d
Forensics Litigation & Valuation Services Director
BTVK Advisory Accountants (Australia) Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Quick Apply
14d
Compliance and Reporting Advisor
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
13d
Talent Acquisition Advisor
Crown Solicitor's Office —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
9d
Lawyer 1+ PQE
Gilchrist Connell —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Compliance and Reporting Advisor
Crown Solicitor's Office —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
11d
Solicitor
Law Partners —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Parental leave
1d
Senior Solicitor - LO 5 - Child Law - Advocacy - Surry Hills
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Strawberry Hills NSW
- $159,035 - $162,153 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
5d

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Principal Solicitor

City of Parramatta Council -
Parramatta NSW

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time | Casual | Contract
$202,679.99 - $224,779.94 a year
9 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Insurance services

Qualifications

Law
Bachelor's degree
Recruiting

Full Job Description

At a Glance

Work type: 35 hours per week
Salary: $202,679.99 to $224,779.94 + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 13 September 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

About the role

The Principal Solicitor is Council's senior legal advisor, leading the delivery of high-quality legal services and providing strategic legal, governance and risk advice to Council, the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team. The position is responsible for managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with legislative obligations, and driving the continuous improvement of Council's legal function through contemporary legal practice, effective risk management and high professional standards.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of legal matters across one of Australia's fastest-growing metropolitan councils, including major city-shaping projects, strategic property initiatives, governance, regulatory matters, employment law and litigation. As Parramatta continues to grow as Central Sydney's economic and cultural capital, this position provides the opportunity to influence significant projects and decisions that help shape the future of the c ity.

In this role you will:

Lead and manage Council's Legal Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality in-house legal services across regulatory compliance, property, employment, litigation, governance, and privacy matters.
Provide strategic legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team and Council on complex and diverse legal, governance, and risk-related issues.
Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution, including matters before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Local Court, Land and Environment Court, and other tribunals.
Ensure legal compliance and governance by overseeing leases, licences, notices, orders, transactions, public information access, privacy obligations, and media communications.
Manage external legal service providers and lead cross-functional legal initiatives, ensuring effective legal representation, value for money, and consistent legal advice across Council.

What’s on offer

We are offering a permanent full time opportunity, with a competitive remuneration package from $202,679.99 to $224,779.94 plus 12% superannuation .

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:

Flexibility: Hybrid working conditions, flexi‑time scheme, additional leave over the Christmas period
Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long service leave after 5 years
Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing available
Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, free LinkedIn Learning

About you

The successful candidate is someone who has:

Extensive experience in local government specifically in relation to administrative, planning, property contract and/or commercial law.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing legal teams and managing relationships with senior executives, elected representatives and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, expert and strategic legal and policy advice on a range of complex and sensitive matters including conducting litigation.
Demonstrated ability to reason conceptually, negotiate effectively and to solve complex problems and high priority issues.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
Qualifications/Licences:

Bachelor of Laws or post graduate equivalent and minimum 10+ years PQE
Current NSW Practising Certificate

Want to know more?

Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work.

Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected]

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Sunday 13 September 2026 . Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.

Please upload:

Current resume and cover letter addressing the Position Description.

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre-employment compliance checks:

Criminal history check: A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol ‑ free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility:
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.

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