Principal Legal Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Governance & Legal Full time

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- **Deliver specialist commercial and client focused legal advice for major NSW projects.**:

- **Temporary (Up to December 2026) full-time opportunity,**:

- **Based at our Parramatta office - hybrid/ working from home supported**:

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

Our newly revamped Property Development and Transactions legal team is currently seeking to appoint a **Principal Legal Officer **to provide strategic and specialist legal advice to a diverse range of large scale, complex and innovative projects primarily associated with the Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA).

As an integral senior member of the team, you will provide comprehensive expert legal services and advice in the areas including commercial and contract advice, infrastructure, and procurement to meet the network’s needs. You will be responsible for your own matters, including major projects, and managing all stakeholder relationships and driving timely, commercial outcomes in line with Government objectives and timeframes.

Our team fosters a culture of professional development and continual improvement. Whilst you will bring your extensive experience and knowledge for your specialisation, this role will allow you to build and acquire new skills and knowledge. We will also support the development of your leadership capabilities, providing the opportunity to mentor and uplift junior team members.

**About You**

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated extensive knowledge, and/or experience in most of the following areas:

- General Property and/or Commercial Law;
- Construction law experience would be ideal but is not mandatory;
- Market releases (Expressions of Interest, Tenders, Requests for Proposals, etc);
- Project Delivery Agreements and ancillary side deeds;
- Structuring complex transactions;
- Complex Agreements for Lease and Leases.

If you do not currently possess a thorough understanding of one of the areas of law noted above, but you have the desire and drive to develop it, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Government experience is highly desired.

You will have strong independent analytic and research skills, as well as a proactive, enabling approach to work. You build strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and colleagues alike, thrive on professional challenges and variety of work and have advanced skills in risk identification and management.

With strong written and verbal communication skills, you effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels and convey the full range of legal concepts within your area of expertise.

**Essential Requirements**
- Law Degree.
- 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.

**Key knowledge and experience**
- Thorough understanding of one or more of property development law, property law and construction law.
- Thorough understanding of procurement and probity considerations.
- Sound understanding of the various phases of a real estate development project, and the practical constraints, requirements and realities of planning and implementing each phase.

**About Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA)**

The Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA) is shaping the Western Parkland City as the social, economic and environmental powerhouse of Australia. WPCA works with communities, industry, and three levels of government to deliver new jobs and a more equitable future for the people of the Western Parkland City.

WPCA is committed to attracting investment to the region, accelerating the growth of key industries, and partnering with world-class education and training providers to upskill residents for the jobs of the future. WPCA is also delivering one of the country’s most ambitious and exciting projects— Bradfield City Centre—located at the heart of the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

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

**About Us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) are building the future of NSW through delivering diverse planning, housing solutions and infrastructure across the state. 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 seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.?

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

**To Apply**

**Applications close Wednesday 28 February 2023 at 11:55PM.**
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