Director Legal, Projects & Development (Front End Construction) (Temporary Opp up to 12 months)

You can create a unique and lasting impact.

 
This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships. 

 
In this role you’ll

 
Join our Legal – Projects, Development & Planning (PDP) team that provides specialist construction, major projects and property and planning legal support to Transport agencies. PDP is a critical function in managing and mitigating risk for TfNSW’s Tier 1 infrastructure projects, as well as providing procurement support for sub-tier 1 projects across TfNSW’s core procurement activities (covering, road, rail, light rail and maritime procurements) and delivery and O&M functions.

 
In this up to 12 month role reporting to the Executive Director Legal – Projects, Development & Planning, you will be an integral part of our Leadership Team. The role specialises in providing front end construction legal advice to the Transport Portfolio, including Sydney Trains and NSW Trains. You will lead a team of specialised legal officers, delivering complex, high quality, high value, timely and solutions-focused legal services and independent advice.

Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information

About you

• You are a tertiary qualified lawyer and licensed to practice in NSW, with at least 8 years PQE.
• You will have extensive experience with infrastructure development
• You will have proven expertise in construction law (front end)
• You will bring demonstrated experience in providing expert legal advice in complex or contentious matters.
• You will have excellent experience in major construction and infrastructure development.
• You will have strong business acumen and the ability to provide legal advice in a way that recognises the commercial context in which your advice is being delivered.
• You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and have exceptional time and practice management skills, be willing to learn new things and are up for a new and exciting challenge!

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 2nd July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact ALEX.BURR@TRANSPORT.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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