Senior Solicitor
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 862601 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Classification: LEC4 About the Opportunity The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation to government agencies across a broad range of civil law matters, with a particular focus on industrial and employment law and workers compensation. The role involves managing complex matters, appearing in courts and tribunals, delivering strategic and practical legal advice, and supporting clients to effectively manage legal risk. We are seeking an experienced practitioner with strong expertise in industrial relations, workers compensation, advocacy, and litigation. About the Business The Crown Solicitor's Office, through the Attorney-General, provides legal services to government, Ministers, agencies and departments, including legal advice, representation before courts and tribunals, negotiating commercial contracts, drafting and production of legal documents, counsel for the conduct of summary prosecutions and Magistrates' appeals, native title claim management, land conveyancing and investigation. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also CSO, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/law-and-justice/crown-solicitors 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.
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 Ross Callow, Executive Solicitor, The Crown Solicitor's Office on (08) 7322 7000 or [email protected] 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/. Applications close: 05/11/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Job Application Pack.pdf - LEC3 J&P.pdf - LEC4 J&P.pdf - LEC5 J&P.pdf Flexibility Statement
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