Senior Solicitor - Homes NSW

• Ongoing Opportunity (35 hrs. per week)
• Location: Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Legal Officer V, Base Salary ($$144,140 - $146,966), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Who we are

The Major Housing Projects team is part of Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Legal Team. Major Housing Projects works with clients in Homes NSW to provide safe and secure homes for those in need in NSW. We primarily work on large-scale property development projects for new residential housing and urban renewals, with a focus on delivering new social & affordable housing in vibrant communities.

Your role

The Major Housing Projects legal team is currently recruiting a Senior Solicitor on an ongoing, full-time basis.  As a Senior Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in realising ambitious project objectives (for example, the urban renewals at Telopea and Midtown Macquarie Park), delivering on Premier’s Priorities and implementing Ministerial policies.

It is a fabulous time to join our team given our central role in implementing the Building Homes for NSW Program – the NSW Government’s $6.6 billion investment in social and affordable housing.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Solicitor, you will be part of a small and dynamic legal team which drives a range of major housing projects in property development, commercial and property law. You will support the Director and Principal Solicitors and partner with our clients in Homes NSW using legal expertise in commercial, real property, finance and property development fields.

You'll work as part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the amazing projects we deliver. You'll find a fast-paced, collegiate environment where everyone is always happy to help and working together towards the same goal. The role will be split between office and hybrid flexible working arrangements.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong property and commercial law background, have a pragmatic approach to issues, be solutions-focussed and be comfortable advising on commercial structures, risk allocation and management, property development, leasing and market processes. Direct experience in Project Delivery Agreements is highly desirable.

You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills and be confident advising a diverse stakeholder group at all levels. You will have experience in providing legal support for complex, high value property transactions (preferably residential developments) with a proven track record of success.

You will be a mid-level lawyer (minimum 5 years PQE) and have demonstrated expertise and experience in providing comprehensive legal advice with a strong emphasis on commerciality. Communication skills are your strength, as are your stakeholder management skills to engage confidently with and build strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to join a dedicated and highly regarded team and be a key contributor in supporting the delivery of outcomes for the people of NSW.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• Please provide an example of a major property project you have been involved in, and specifically give examples of the role you directly played in the project.

• Please provide an example of a time when you were presented with a legal issue and you considered the broader context (including commercial considerations) to assist with developing a practical solution.

Applications close Sunday 14 July 2024

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Adam Keenan on 0425 364 296 or at adam.keenan@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Paola Pina via Paola.Pina@justice.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

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