Leading Public Sector Lawyer

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $80,000 - $100,000
Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor

This is a senior legal advisory position that offers a dynamic opportunity to shape legislative understanding and compliance across NSW government operations.

About The Role
  • Deliver clear, strategic legal advice on administrative, privacy, and information access legislation
  • Represent the agency in tribunals and court proceedings, including instructing or briefing counsel
  • Prepare high-quality written materials including legal submissions, briefing papers, and reports
  • Lead or support law reform and legislative interpretation projects in line with regulatory obligations
  • Conduct legal risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure policies and procedures align with legislative requirements
  • Develop and deliver internal and external training materials to build legal literacy
  • Maintain up-to-date legal precedents, registers, and advice templates
  • Identify and address emerging legal issues impacting agency operations
  • Contribute to the agency's performance review and statutory compliance processes

About You

  • Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in NSW and holds (or is eligible for) a current NSW Practising Certificate
  • Demonstrated experience in administrative law, statutory interpretation, and public sector legal advice
  • Strong litigation experience, ideally within tribunals or judicial review contexts
  • Proven ability to manage complex legal matters independently and provide practical, defensible solutions
  • Familiarity with government law frameworks and ethical obligations in a public service environment
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an ability to distil complex legal language
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor others and foster a knowledge-sharing culture
  • High-level research and analytical skills with a focus on continuous legal education
  • Must possess valid Australian working rights - Permanent Residency, Australian Citizenship or appropriate long-term visa is required; sponsorship is not available
  • All government contract applicants must complete compliance and upload their work right verification ID at:
About Us

We are a respected integrity organisation dedicated to upholding access to information and privacy laws across New South Wales. With a workforce of over 60 staff and a growing public profile, the organisation plays a pivotal role in regulatory guidance, policy reform, legal education, and complaint resolution.

We operate independently yet collaboratively with government agencies, ensuring compliance with legislation that impacts both public sector entities and the broader community. Our organisation prides itself on its culture of transparency, ethical practice, and legal excellence.

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