Senior Lawyer Government, Regulatory

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 102111

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact.
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:
Work as part of a dedicated and high performing team, delivering quality legal advice and services to support the business and operations of Transport for NSW and other agencies in the transport portfolio.

Provide expert legal advice with a focus on privacy that facilitates the Transport entities' compliance with their statutory, policy and contractual obligations. This will include undertaking privacy impact assessments, managing responses to data breaches, handling external reviews in NCAT and delivering privacy training.

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

About You
A qualified solicitor who holds a practising certificate and is currently practicing. You will have 2+ years' experience as a solicitor providing legal advice within a private firm, in house or Government legal team.

Experience and expertise in privacy and any of the following areas of law: Administrative or regulatory law, Commercial law, Employment or safety law, Liability litigation or inquiries or prosecutions.

Strong communication and influence effectively and inspire confidence in clients as they grapple with high profile and often challenging issues.

A commitment to modelling the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct is fundamental.

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 Tuesday 7 October 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact MARISSA..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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