Join Our Team as a Solicitor
Sydney / Hybrid / Full-time (18-month fixed term contract)
Passionate about social justice? Looking to make a difference? Look no further than the Financial Rights Legal Centre. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Solicitor to join our team.
About Financial Rights Legal Centre
At Financial Rights Legal Centre (Financial Rights), we are more than just a legal centre. We are a trusted voice for consumers navigating the complexities of financial services, including credit, banking, insurance and debt. Based in Surry Hills, our dedicated team works on the frontlines, providing crucial advice and representation to consumers across Australia. We are actively involved in shaping new laws to protect consumer rights and build a fairer financial future for all. Join us and become an integral part of this vital mission.
The role
We are seeking to employ a dedicated Solicitor for a full time 18-month contract. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to protecting consumer rights. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation assistance through various services, including the Credit and Debt Legal Advice line, National Debt Helpline and the Insurance Law service. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact seeking assistance with their financial challenges.
For further details on the role please see the job description: https://financialrights.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Position-Description-Solicitor.pdf (copy and paste into your browser)
What’s in it for you?
At Financial Rights, we value our team and are committed to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment. The centre offers a dynamic working environment along with a small, friendly and passionate team. We know diversity makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other diverse backgrounds to apply.
Rewards and Benefits
- Join a highly engaged team
- $110,000-$121,000 plus 12% superannuation, along with salary sacrifice (up to $15,900)
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 4 weeks of annual leave plus an additional 7 gifted leave days per year
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from a 7-hour workday and a hybrid working model
- Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to social justice and make a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most
- Wellbeing Support: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program for free counselling services
The successful applicant will:
- Be eligible to hold a NSW practising certificate
- The ability to take initiative and accept responsibility as part of a small multi-disciplinary professional team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have a passion for social justice, aptitude for advocacy and awareness of the social context of clients
- An ability to learn and apply the law and legal processes in relation to credit, banking, insurance, and debt collection, particularly as it affects disadvantaged consumers and/or is of public interest
- Consent to a National Criminal Record Check
Applications close: Monday 2nd March 2026
