Senior Manager Legal Govt Regulatory

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 101766

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

You're agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
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:
Deliver high quality, high value, timely and solutions-focused legal services and independent advice to Transport for NSW and other agencies in the Transport portfolio principally in the areas of privacy, regulatory compliance, investigations, prosecutions, and administrative law but also in relation to general regulatory matters.

You will be instrumental in providing legal advice to Transport in relation to privacy impacts and compliance, legislation and supporting governance.

This permanent position is available in a hybrid working model which are aligned with our Flexible Working Arrangements procedures which offers hybrid arrangements subject to approvals including having a mix two to three days in our Elizabeth Street office as well as remote working.

Apply now with your cover letter and resume.

For any enquiries, please contract Ciaran Martin on

For more information on this position and agency, view the role description and information pack.
About You
You will be a seasoned lawyer with at least six years' PQE demonstrated experience working with a high degree of autonomy in forming legal views and providing expert legal services.

You'll possess an elevated standard of integrity and professional conduct, you will collaborate with ease, have advanced written and verbal communication skills to convey legal concepts clearly and succinctly as well as influence effectively.

Ideally, you have knowledge of Government regulatory frameworks, however experience working within the government sector is not required if you are confident in applying legislation in a variety of contexts.

It is essential that you hold a current practicing certificate in NSW.

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now
Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 17 September 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact CIARAN..NSW.GOV.AU.

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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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