Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Solicitor

Homes NSW - DCJ Legal

• Temporary Opportunity (35 hrs. per week), initial term to 30 June 2027
• Location: Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Legal Officer IV, Base Salary ($139,862 - $$142,554), 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 Solicitor on a temporary, full-time basis. Initial contract term is to 30 June 2027, with scope for extension and/or ongoing appointment. As a Solicitor, you will play an essential role in realising ambitious project objectives (for example, the urban renewals at Waterloo 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.

You'll also contribute to the delivery of social and affordable housing programs, supported by Federal Government funding, by working closely with the CHP, development, and finance sectors.

What you'll do

As a 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 directly support the Principal and Senior 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.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll bring a solid foundation in property and commercial law, along with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to legal issues. You'll have experience with advising on commercial structures, risk allocation and management, property development, and market processes. Experience working on projects, particularly involving leasing, acquisitions, disposals, service agreements and other project agreements, is desirable.

You'll have experience working collaboratively in a team environment and will have begun developing strong stakeholder management skills. You're confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and open to learning how to provide clear, practical advice. With support, you'll contribute to providing legal assistance on complex, high-value property transactions, ideally within residential developments, and will be eager to build a track record of success.

The ideal candidate will be a junior to mid-level lawyer (minimum 3 years PQE) looking to take the next step in their career. You'll have demonstrated experience in providing clear, commercially focused legal advice and be eager to continue developing your expertise. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to build trusted, strategic relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to join a dedicated and highly regarded team and be a key contributor in supporting the delivery of outcomes for the people of NSW.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close: Sunday, 6 July 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Adam Keenan on 0425 364 296 or at [email protected]

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lois Jebin via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

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