Executive Director Litigation

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Senior executive position leading the litigation division
• Permanent opportunity SEB2 level
• Parramatta and Sydney CBD office location preferred hybrid working supported
• TRP commencing from $310155 negotiable based on skills and experience

Our Governance and Legal team is seeking an experienced Executive Director Litigation to join our senior executive team. The Executive Director Litigation leads the dispute and issues resolution functions of Legal Services on behalf of the department and cluster entities including civil litigation and criminal enforcement. The role supports the department and cluster agencies to manage litigation risk and provides expert legal advice to help deliver strategic priorities in line with NSW Government and department objectives.

About You

You are a strategic outcomes-focused litigation leader with a strong track record running complex high-profile proceedings and delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. You bring outstanding judgement and technical capability across civil litigation and regulatory enforcement and you are confident briefing and instructing counsel managing sensitive legal risk and shaping litigation strategy that supports organisational objectives. You build trusted relationships through clear timely advice and a collaborative approach.

You have proven familiarity with practice and procedure in the Supreme Court of NSW and the Land and Environment Court and you are an exceptional communicator and advocate who can tailor advice and courtroom strategy for senior executives and the Minister. As an inclusive and resilient people leader you can manage and develop a large busy team through competing priorities allocating resources effectively maintaining high professional standards and building strong partnerships across the department and cluster entities.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in law and qualifications for admission as a solicitor or barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW
• Hold or be eligible for a NSW practising certificate
• Extensive relevant legal advisory and litigation leadership (commensurate with Special Counsel or Junior Partner level in a firm) and substantial executive management experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Director Litigation

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application including a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note: to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Sunday 31^st of May at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Joe Karsay via or on.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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