About this role
You’re ready to work on everything from city-shaping work, to delivering smaller-scale projects that connect regions and improve local communities.
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:
You will be working as part of the Sydney Metro Legal team sitting within Legal, Audit & Integrity Branch.
Reporting to the Director Legal Regulatory, you will be a senior lawyer in the team undertaking a diverse range of legal work covering regulatory and corporate commercial legal advice to all our projects including statutory functions, non-project procurement, safety, IT, trademarks, delegations, GIPA, PIPPA, and corporate commercial agreements.
You’ll work in a collegiate, high performing team environment providing solutions focussed independent advice to support the achievement of organisational outcomes.
This is a fixed term opportunity until 30 September 2027
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
• You are a seasoned lawyer who holds a practising certificate in NSW.
• You will have a minimum of 3-5 years post qualifications experience with significant experience in, or advising to, government.
• You are an experienced lawyer with advanced written and verbal communication skills, able to convey legal concepts clearly and succinctly.
• You will have experience handling complex matters with multiple stakeholders.
• You will be an experienced drafter, negotiator and communicator working closely with clients to drive practical outcomes.
• You will have a passion for law and enjoy working on a diverse range of matters. You will also enjoy working and collaborating as part of a hardworking and friendly team, including mentoring, and developing junior lawyers of the team.
• You will have outstanding communication skills and be able to successfully manage stakeholders and work with the broader legal team to ensure Sydney Metro’s objectives are met overall (regardless of practice divisions).
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.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 8 February 2026
For more information about this role, please contact ANNE.TRAN@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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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