We are seeking a highly motivated senior lawyer to join a collaborative and high performing in house legal team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects and programs that directly impact communities who are recovering from disasters or need help preparing for future disasters.
The Manager Legal provides expert legal advice, guidance and solutions on complex operational, commercial and reputational issues, to internal stakeholders and the leadership team.
You will provide pragmatic advice on complex and sensitive matters to support the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority. This includes:
leading negotiations in complex transactional environments, including property, commercial, construction and procurement matters;
Undertaking a wide range of tasks with often tight or competing timeframes, you will have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing high quality advice and services. You will also be a strong leader who inspires, develops and supports others while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture. You will be able to build trusted relationships across the organisation, and empower the legal team to deliver practical, strategic and client-focused advice in a dynamic in-house environment.
Your communication and interpersonal skills are highly developed, and your strong stakeholder management skills provide you the confidence and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with a variety of stakeholders and team members.
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To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated extensive knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:
Candidates must hold a current NSW legal practicing certificate. They will have extensive knowledge and experience in providing legal advice in a complex multifaceted agency or business or similar experience at a law firm. Strong candidates will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and an ability to deliver outcomes while working in a dynamic environment. Five years minimum post admission experience is preferable.
About the NSW Reconstruction Authority
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. We also offer:
If you are excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 4pm, Tuesday 25 August 2026
Should you require further information about the role please contact Bianca Fernandes, Director Legal at
[email protected].
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.
