Director Legal

Director Legal SEB 1, Ongoing, Sydney

This role is a Senior Executive Band 1, with a Total Remuneration Package (TRP) ranging from $231,238 – $256,184 inclusive of superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW

About the Role

Infrastructure NSW is seeking a strategic and experienced legal professional to join our Corporate Services division as Director, Legal.

This pivotal role provides expert legal advice on complex construction and development matters, ensuring legal integrity across high-profile projects and precincts such as Powerhouse Ultimo, Penrith Stadium and Central Barangaroo.

Additionally, the role is responsible for managing responses to information access requests including GIPA applications. The role also contributes to policy development and compliance programs that mitigate legal risk and support organisational governance.

Working closely with the General Counsel and senior stakeholders, you will influence whole-of-government initiatives, resolve complex disputes, and ensure legal advice aligns with strategic objectives.

Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:

• Lead the development and delivery of specialist legal construction and development advice to internal clients on complex legal matters, scrutinise decisions and recommend appropriate courses of action to deliver robust legal decisions that support transaction strategy and planning.
• Lead the development and implementation of a robust contract management administration system including working with the vendor and procurement team, determining business needs and implementing a contract management framework and appropriate policies.
• Undertake forward planning for program transactions and collaborate with precinct teams to ensure legal input is effectively planned, robust and high quality and complies with organisational, government and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with inter-agency teams for whole-of-government projects, provide expert specialist advice and guidance and contribute as a project team member to coordinate and influence project outcomes that incorporate expert legal advice and align to organisational objectives and parameters.
• Manage key disputes, litigation and complex probity questions and provide advice on complex issues to ensure the programs maintains a legally sound position.

About You

• You are a seasoned legal professional with significant experience in property, development or construction law.
• You hold a Bachelor of Law and are admitted to practice in NSW.
• You bring a collaborative mindset, strategic thinking, and a strong understanding of government and legislative frameworks. Your ability to influence, negotiate and communicate effectively will be key to your success in this role.
• You thrive in complex environments, balancing competing priorities with sound judgement and resilience. You are passionate about contributing to infrastructure that shapes the future of NSW.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.

For any questions regarding the recruitment, please contact Stephanie Vale at

Why work for INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects.

Our core functions include the delivery of nominated projects and precincts, strategic advice, project monitoring, and funding recommendations.

We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees with challenging and rewarding work, career progression, and learning and development opportunities. Benefits include discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and a prime location near Wynyard station in Sydney's Barangaroo precinct.

Our commitment to diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, veterans and women.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum one page) addressing:

• How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Director, Legal role.
• What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position? 

Closing Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025 [9.59am]

Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.

A recruitment pool may be created through this process for similar roles over the next 18 months.

The
successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide
confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications prior to commencement.

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