Deputy General Counsel & Executive Director Legal

Deputy General Counsel & Executive Director Legal Apply now Job no: 534084 Work type: Ongoing full-time Location: All of NSW, Regional NSW, Parramatta Categories: Senior Executive, Advisory, Litigation, Solicitor Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies. Join a purposeful organisation that is delivering planning, housing solutions and infrastructure for NSW.  Permanent full-time opportunity Office location – flexible NSW Executive TRP relative to experience, and ranges from $295,511 to $331,665 Our Governance & Legal Group are currently seeking to appoint a Deputy General Counsel – Executive Director to lead and manage the team of legal professionals responsible for providing expert advice, strategic transactional support and dispute services and act as the General Counsel when required. Ensuring the Department and network agencies comply with their obligations and mitigate legal risk, you will also oversee the dispute and issues resolution functions, including civil litigation and civil and criminal enforcement. The Governance and Legal Group, led by a positive and proactive General Counsel – Deputy Secretary Governance and Legal, delivers pragmatic advice and solutions. We pride ourselves on our agile approach and in getting the best outcomes for our department and ministers, the NSW Government and the people of New South Wales. We provide guidance to the department and its network entities to provide tailored legal solutions to ensure we’re delivering on our priorities. About You You are an experienced and collaborative senior leader who thrives in a complex and challenging work environment, bringing your legal expertise and sound decision-making skills to provide advice, implement innovative solutions and mitigate risks. You have demonstrated experience in a relevant senior leadership role and will have the ability to successfully lead and develop a dynamic, fast-paced legal team. Key knowledge and experience Extensive relevant legal advisory leadership. Executive management experience. Property, commercial and / or administrative law, and / or litigation experience, all preferred. Essential requirements Degree in law and qualifications for admission as a solicitor or barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW. Hold, or be eligible for, a NSW practising certificate For more information read the full Role Description: Deputy General Counsel, Executive Director Legal For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website. 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…
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