Principal Legal Officer

1 month ago

Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Strategic Services and Advice Full time

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- **Bring your expertise in Local Government and Privacy law and elevate your legal career managing a broad range of complex, rewarding work**:

- **Ongoing full-time opportunity**:

- **All established NSW Locations may be considered**:

- **Salary relative to experience and ranges from $141,175 to $164,405 + super**

**What’s in it for me?**

Join our team for a **fantastic culture** with dynamic collaboration and **genuine long-term career support**. We offer **flexibility in work arrangements**, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize **work/life balance **and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to **fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace** where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

**The role**

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of generalist in house law at one of the largest Departments in the State. You’ll tackle complex and sensitive matters, delivering solutions-focused legal services within tight timeframes. Your expertise will be crucial in advising the highest levels of government to manage risk and support the Department and its initiatives.

You will be part of a new team, whose focus is on in house excellence. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer eager to use their experience in public and/or private law to deliver high-quality legal advice and superior client-focused services.

Areas you may have skills in include employment law, privacy law, administrative law and statutory interpretation. We are open to applicants with broad backgrounds in public, private or in house law.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated senior Lawyer with a commitment in modelling strong leadership to inspire direction, develop people, and drive initiatives to progress their career in leadership whilst contributing to achieving positive outcomes for the people of NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description**:Principal Legal Officer**

**What you will bring to the role**
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey the full range of legal concepts within your area of expertise.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills and intellectual rigour to navigate complex challenges, adapt to evolving situations and provide expert advisory services
- Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
- Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, bringing a proactive and enabling approach to work, taking the initiative, and making decisions.

**What is an essential requirement**:

- Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, a NSW Practising Certificate.

**About us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

**Join us**

Applications close **Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 11:55pm**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

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