Snr Lawyer Projects & Development

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 112459

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You've been looking for an opportunity to influence policies, initiatives, and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people.

In this role, you'll:

Be part of Transport for NSW’s Legal & Governance branch (which reports to the Transport Secretary), working collaboratively across the organisation, partnering to provide critical legal advice and support for sensitive and complex legal matters to support the operations of Transport for NSW and other agencies in the transport portfolio.

This Senior Lawyer position is an integral part of the specialist Projects, Development and Planning team within Transport for NSW's Legal & Governance branch and has responsibility for supporting development and delivery teams on construction and infrastructure projects.

You will be a trusted legal advisor responsible for providing high level solutions focussed independent advice on construction and projects matters to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.

With close to 100 lawyers spread across 5 legal teams, we are one of the largest inhouse government legal departments in NSW.

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

• You are a Construction or Infrastructure Projects Lawyer with front end experience and a minimum of 3 years post admission experience.

• You will hold tertiary qualifications in law and hold a practising certificate in NSW.

• You have advanced written and verbal communication skills and are able to convey technical legal concepts clearly and succinctly.

• You will have knowledge and experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of construction and infrastructure related contracts, including construct only, design and construct, managing contractor, consultancy appointments and associated documents and agreements.

• You will be able to communicate and influence effectively and inspire confidence in clients as they grapple with high profile and often challenging issues.

• You will model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.

• Experience working in the government sector is not essential.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.