Senior Lawyer (Up to 9 Months Temporary Opportunity) (Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000) bei None

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

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 a Senior Lawyer within the Sydney Metro Legal team with a focus on providing legal advice on the major projects, being Metro West, Metro Western Sydney Airport and Southwest Metro.

Reporting to a Director Legal, you will be a senior lawyer in the team providing solutions focussed independent advice to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.

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

About you

• You hold a practising certificate in NSW.

• You have a minimum of 2 years post qualifications experience in at least one of the following areas of law: general commercial law; infrastructure projects; construction; property or legislation administered by Sydney Metro

• You have advanced written and verbal communication skills, able to convey legal concepts clearly and succinctly.

• You have experience handling complex matters with multiple stakeholders.

• You are an experienced drafter, negotiator, and communicator, who can work closely with clients to drive practical outcomes.

• You are a resourceful person with a proactive working style, who can work autonomously and as part of a team.

• You have a passion for law and enjoy working on a diverse range of matters. You also enjoy working and collaborating as part of a hardworking and friendly team, including mentoring, and developing graduates within the team.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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 26 September 2025.

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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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