About us

Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transforming the way Sydney travels. Our new generation of driverless trains are fast, safe and reliable, and link with Sydney's existing public transport network to provide seamless journeys. Our 46 state of the art, fully accessible metro stations and precincts are designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.

With the Northwest line already in operation and works well underway on the City & Southwest, West and Western Sydney Airport lines, Sydney will enjoy a fully operational Metro network by 2030.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Lawyer to join Sydney Metro’s high performing Legal team. Reporting to a Director Legal, you will deliver high quality, high value, timely and solutions focused legal services and independent advice for the organisation with a focus on front end construction procurement.

The role provides expert advice in relation to projects that are highly complex, highly sensitive, have a high profile and have high financial, reputational or operational risks, as well as on more day to day routine matters such as high volume construction and projects work.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

• You are a proven professional looking for a career-defining opportunity to build a legacy for generations to come.
• You will have demonstrated experience in providing expert legal advice on complex or contentious matters, and can influence and drive change with a thorough understanding of complex contractual terms and conditions.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the legal and project teams in a complex project environment will be essential.
• You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to balance competing priorities while providing consistent high quality strategic and responsive legal advice.
• You will have strong analytical skills, and the ability to make commercial decisions within a legal context.
• Eligible to hold a practicing certificate in NSW
• Superior current knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas of law:
  • Front end construction law
  • Contract law on Infrastructure projects
  • Energy and Resources Law
• Proven capability to develop skills in other practice areas

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 8 $120,423.00- $134,872.00per annum plus superannuation. For more information on Employee Benefits at Transport for NSW, please click here.

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 13th February 2022

​We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Rabia Tanoli at RABIA.TANOLI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

 

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

 

Apply today to register your interest!

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process with Sydney Metro.

Find out more about Sydney Metro at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydney-metro. ​

 

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

• at least one dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine by 6 December 2021 and two doses by 7 February 2022; or
• an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.