Senior Generalist Solicitor - Community Legal Centre

📍 Broken Hill, NSW | Full-Time Fixed Term (12 months, ongoing potential)

$91,913 - $109,249 + Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,834 tax-free
Relocation support available

Make an impact where it matters most

We are seeking an experienced Senior Generalist Solicitor to join a respected Community Legal Centre in Broken Hill. This role goes beyond standard practice, it's about delivering access to justice, shaping social change, and leading within a values-driven community organisation.

Why join this role?

• Lead and mentor junior solicitors while working alongside an experienced Principal Solicitor.
  
• Deliver meaningful legal services across family law, family violence, tenancy, traffic, employment, credit & debt, and victim support.
  
• Be based in Broken Hill, a vibrant heritage city with a welcoming community, thriving arts scene, and outback lifestyle.
  
• Enjoy additional benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, paid study leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  

What you'll do

• Provide high-quality, free and accessible legal services to vulnerable communities in Far West NSW.
  
• Represent clients in Broken Hill and Wilcannia Local Courts, including duty lawyer services.
  
• Deliver outreach to towns including Wilcannia, Menindee, Ivanhoe, Tibooburra and White Cliffs.
  
• Contribute to community legal education and law reform to strengthen access to justice.
  
• Mentor and guide legal practitioners, supporting a collaborative, community-focused team.
  

About you

• At least 3 years' post-admission experience with an unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate.
  
• Strong experience in legal advice, advocacy, and representation, ideally with disadvantaged clients.
  
• Confident working across diverse areas of law with autonomy and resilience.
  
• Skilled in mentoring, team collaboration, and community engagement.
  
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel locally with a team for outreach work
  

Broken Hill isn't just a place to live - it's a lifestyle. As Australia's first heritage-listed city, it offers:

• A thriving arts and cultural scene - film festivals, live music, galleries and a rich Indigenous history.
  
• Affordable cost of living - enjoy more space and a quality lifestyle without city prices.
  
• Tight-knit community - a welcoming and supportive environment where your contribution is truly valued.
  
• Balanced lifestyle - no long commutes, more time to connect with community and the unique outback landscape.
  

This is your chance to combine career growth with regional living - making a genuine difference while enjoying the benefits of a relaxed and rewarding lifestyle.

Apply today!

If you're a values-driven solicitor ready to combine leadership with meaningful practice, this is your chance to build a career, and a legacy in Broken Hill.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

📧 Apply now by sending your CV to keelan.gand-hunt@twrecruitment.com.au
📞 Or call 02 9000 4093 for a confidential chat.

👉 This is more than a job. This is a career-defining opportunity to combine law, purpose, and community impact.