Lawyer Planning & Environment

Youre agile keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

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

In this role youll:

Work as part of a dedicated and high performing team of Lawyers including Directors Senior Lawyers and peers delivering quality legal services to support the diverse functions of Transport for NSW and other agencies within the transport portfolio.

With a focus on planning environment and land acquisition you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal advice draft legal documents and coordinate external legal representation in court proceedings to ensure optimal outcomes across the Transport cluster.

Work with an established triage system no two days will be the same!

You will work from the Elizabeth Street office 50% of the time including Mondays and Wednesdays - with the option to work from another TfNSW office of your choosing on other days if you wish.

This opportunity is offered as a permanent full-time position.

We see this role as your opportunity to work in a specialist team to develop your skills in the Planning and environment sector.

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

About you

You will hold a practising certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW.

You have 2 years experience as a solicitor in a private firm in house or Government legal team (highly regarded).

You have experience in planning environment native title and/or land acquisition law including litigation experience (preferred).

Youre recognised as someone who has strong communication legal research drafting problem solving and negotiating skills and can use your interpersonal skills to manage a variety of stakeholders.

You will have the ability to prioritise your work under pressure.

Who we are

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

Join us

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