Lawyer Plan & Enviro

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

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 services to support the diverse functions of Transport for NSW and other agencies in the transport portfolio.

With a focus on planning, environment, and land acquisition, contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal advice, draft legal documents, and coordinate external legal representation in court proceedings, to ensure optimal outcomes across the Transport cluster.

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

About you

You will hold a practising certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW.

You have 2+ years’ experience as a solicitor in a private firm, in house, or Government legal team (preferred)

You have experience in planning, environment, and/or land acquisition law, including litigation experience (preferred).

You have strong legal research, drafting and problem-solving skills.

You will be a motivated team player with great initiative, who can manage competing deadlines and priorities.

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 Friday, 10 October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact VRITEKA.NAGPAL2@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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