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Mascot, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
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Provide high-quality legal advice and draft legal documents focusing on planning, environment, and land acquisition for Transport for NSW. Coordinate external legal representation in court proceedings to ensure optimal outcomes across the transport cluster.
Must hold a practising certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW and have at least 2 years of experience as a solicitor. Experience in planning, environment, native title, or land acquisition law is highly regarded.
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 of Lawyers including Directors, Senior Lawyers and peers delivering quality legal services to support the diverse functions of Transport for NSW and other agencies within the transport portfolio.
With a focus on planning, environment, and land acquisition, you will 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.
Work with an established triage system, no two days will be the same!
You will work from the Elizabeth Street office 50% of the time – including Mondays and Wednesdays - with the option to work from another TfNSW office of your choosing on other days if you wish.
This opportunity is offered as a permanent full-time position.
We see this role as your opportunity to work in a specialist team to develop your skills in the Planning and environment sector.
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 (highly regarded).
You have experience in planning, environment, native title and/or land acquisition law, including litigation experience (preferred).
You’re recognised as someone who has strong communication, legal research, drafting, problem solving and negotiating skills and can use your interpersonal skills to manage a variety of stakeholders.
You will have the ability to prioritise your work under pressure.
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 Friday 3 July, 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].
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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We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone. With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future. Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers. We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact. The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.
Offices: Multiple locations, Multiple locations, Multiple locations across the state, NSW, AU · 231 Elizabeth St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU · 5/22 Giffnock Ave, Macquarie Park, New South Wales 2113, AU · 16-18 Wentworth St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150, AU · 20-44 Ennis Rd, Milsons Point, New South Wales 2061, AU
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