Senior Lawyer Commercial Tech & Property (Temporary Opportunity - up to 12 months)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020
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Job reference number: 109472
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0
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You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.
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:
Work as part of a team delivering high quality, solutions focused legal services across commercial, technology and property matters to support Transport for NSW in meeting its statutory, policy and contractual obligations.
This role will see you provide practical legal advice, draft and negotiate complex commercial and property contracts, support major projects and contribute to dispute resolution where required, while building capability through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
You will lead and navigate practical legal solutions and improved decision making in a complex, fast paced public sector environment with competing priorities, supporting major infrastructure initiatives.
This is a temporary opportunity for up to 12 months and is based at our 231 Elizabeth Street office.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
Your strong legal expertise, analytical capability, and communication skills have been developed through experience in general property law, including leasing, licensing, easements and telco property across government, private practice, and in-house environments.
These strengths will enable you to excel in delivering high-quality legal advice. You can manage competing priorities and translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance that supports sound business decisions and successful organisational outcomes.
You’re recognised as a trusted, collaborative legal advisor, skilled at drafting and negotiating complex legal documents, and experienced in working with integrity in a public sector context.
You will hold tertiary qualifications in law, a current NSW practising certificate, and bring a minimum of four years’ post qualification experience, along with the ability to work collaboratively and exercise sound judgement.
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter.
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.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 21 July, 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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