Senior Solicitor - Homes NSW

at  NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services
Location:Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 67827

• 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.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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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