- Meaningful legal work for the benefit of the community
- In-house advising and conduct of litigation on behalf of the Commission
- Exciting and challenging opportunities to work in a specialist law enforcement agency and support the Commission’s confiscation and investigative functions
- Unique and diverse practice
- Sydney CBD location
- Commitment to a diverse workplace
- Flexible work arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Remuneration: Legal Officer Grade V, from $159,035 to $162,153 per annum (excluding superannuation and leave loading)
Applications close: Sunday 12th July 2026 at 11:55pm
Ongoing Senior Lawyer Grade V role available
About the role:
The NSW Crime Commission’s purpose is to disrupt, reduce and prevent the incidence of organised and other serious crime in New South Wales. The Commission is structured into several divisions, support teams and specialist units.
The Commission’s Legal & Confiscations Division exercises independent professionalism at all times, provides legal services (including litigation, strategic legal advice and general legal advice) to the Commission. Significant aspects of the work include conducting litigation in relation to confiscation proceedings under the Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990; advising and appearing for the Commission in applications made pursuant to the Crime Commission Act 2012 in criminal proceedings; supporting the Commission’s criminal and financial investigations; advising on legal compliance; and preparing and making applications for statutory warrants on behalf of the Commission.
The Senior Lawyer Grade V is responsible for the conduct of a diverse practice including:
- having carriage of complex civil litigation matters, including providing strategic legal advice and direction, drafting correspondence, court documents and preparing evidence, engagement in settlement negotiations and preparation of matters for hearing.
advising and appearing for the Commission in criminal proceedings, or instructing the Crown Solicitor’s Office in relation to same, including applications pursuant to s 45(/(- of the Crime Commission Act 2012, subpoena matters, and applications for protective orders.
- advising and supporting the Commission to ensure that the Commission complies with all relevant legislation, policy and procedures.
- providing high quality, cost effective and independent legal advice and services to support the Commission's functions and optimise resolution of legal matters.
- managing your own practice and supporting a legal practice team, including through supervision and management of junior lawyers, to deliver business partnering to operational divisions and teams, focused on providing timely professional legal advice and support to enable achievement of Commission strategic outcomes.
About You
- Genuine interest in disrupting, reducing and preventing organised crime
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and professionalism
- Experience conducting complex litigation matters, including preparation of evidence and familiarity with civil practice and procedure
- Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage a busy and diverse practice and support a growing team
- Experience appearing in courts in New South Wales or interstate
- Experience and/or interest in asset confiscation/forfeiture, financial investigations and crime preferred but not essential
If you are an experienced Lawyer looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.
Security vetting:
You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible to work at the NSW Crime Commission.
The recommended candidates must be willing to participate in and secure appropriate security clearances by providing comprehensive details about their personal and financial interests and other relevant information about themselves, their families and their associates.
The Crime Commission Regulation 2022 under the Crime Commission Act 2012 stipulates that it is a condition of employment at the Commission that a member of staff obtain and maintain:
- a security clearance issued by the Commissioner, and
- a security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency that the Commissioner determines is necessary for the position.
How to apply:
Applications for this role must be submitted through the NSW Crime Commission Careers Website and you are strongly encouraged to familiarise yourself with the requirements as outlined in the Role Description. You are also encouraged to read this Guide for Job Applicants to help as you prepare your application.
To apply for this role please submit three separate documents:
- your resume (maximum five A4 pages) including your citizenship status,
- a cover letter no longer than one A4 page, generally outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role and,
- a document no longer than two A4 pages specifically answering the two targeted questions.
Target Questions:
- This role requires the ability to mentor and develop legal staff and motivate them to achieve organisational goals and quality outcomes. Please provide an example of how you have mentored and developed legal staff in a team situation. Describe the skills you utilised and the results you achieved.
- Provide an example of when you have had to deal with a difficult client relationship. What strategies did you use to address the difficulties and what were the results?
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 18 months.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
The Commission is committed to being an inclusive workplace for all people within our culturally diverse community and welcomes and encourages people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities to apply for positions with the Commission.
Should you require any further information about applying for this role please contact the Commission’s People & Culture team at
[email protected].
