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- Exciting senior litigation and advisory roles undertaking complex, quality matters
- Permanent full-time opportunities
- Parramatta, Sydney CBD and regional offices - other established NSW work locations may be considered
- Genuine work/life balance supported with the flexibility to work in a hybrid role
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,331 to $138,427 + super
Our in-house Litigation Legal team currently has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic litigation lawyers to join the collaborative, passionate and results driven team as the Senior Legal Officer.
In your role as Senior Legal Officer, you will be responsible for conducting and overseeing a diverse range of high-profile civil litigation, regulatory litigation and criminal matters. Our matters make a difference to the people and communities across NSW and are frequently subject of media and parliamentary commentary.
With the motivation and ability to learn and apply legal skills which are broader than those required in private practice. You’ll have the chance to practice your advocacy skills and be deeply involved in all aspects of the cases you’re working on, while at the same time being supported and mentored.
This role will be suited to an experienced litigation lawyer, keen to utilise their strong analytical skills and intellectual rigour to provide expert litigation and advisory services to the many Government Agencies that form part of the Department and assist to resolve disputes spanning many areas of law.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced litigation lawyer with a drive and passion for disputes work. Undertaking a wide range of tasks with often tight or competing timeframes, the role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing high quality advice and services. Your communication and interpersonal skills are highly developed, and your strong stakeholder management skills provide you the confidence and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with a variety of stakeholders and team members.
Joining this dedicated and highly regarded team, you will bring your self-motivated and "can-do" attitude along with team player mentality, and supportive and collaborative working style.
Essential Requirements
- Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, a NSW Practicing Certificate
Key knowledge and experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Planning law
- Environmental law
- Natural Resources law
- Contract and commercial law
- Administrative law
- Compliance and regulatory law
- Prosecutions
- General litigation
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Legal Officer Litigation
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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 supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Troy Flaherty; Principal Legal Officer via *************@dpie.nsw.gov.au
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on *********@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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