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Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available Legal Officer VI, base salary ($154,840 - $158,102 ), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Your role Within DCJ Legal, the Property Transactions (Homes NSW) team supports the work of Homes NSW, with a specific focus on the transactional and general property requirements of the Housing Portfolio, the Aboriginal Housing Office, and the Teachers Housing Authority. The work of the team is interesting and diverse and includes acquisitions, disposals, construction contracts, leasing, and long-term commercial arrangements with community housing providers and other bodies to ensure the ongoing protection and enhancement of essential and high value government housing assets.
What you'll do Conduct both highly complex and routine legal matters (which may include advice, transactions or litigation) and supervise the conduct of junior solicitors and paralegal staff within the functional group to ensure the provision of high quality, cost effective and client focussed legal services which contribute to the achievement of the goals of Legal and the Department's stakeholders/business units, particularly in the Homes NSW portfolio.
You will also need to
Provide the highest level of legal services, advocacy and advice to clients, senior management and staff in accordance with legislative requirements, policies, procedures, guidelines, precedents and practice standards. Provide representation as solicitor advocate before Courts, Tribunals, and Commissions of Inquiry or where required, including matters against opposing counsel. Supervise legal matters in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines in order to ensure high client service standards and satisfaction while developing staff and providing professional direction to ensure the delivery of quality legal services by staff within the functional group. Develop and review the most complex and sensitive legal documents including legal records, correspondence, reports, submissions, briefing notes, contracts and other matters allocated. Contribute to the development, review and implementation of complex legislation and policies and practice standards and provide ongoing monitoring and advice. What we're looking for Extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant area/s of law impacting on Homes NSW, particularly property and construction law. Experience as a solicitor / advocate. Legal Qualifications and eligibility to hold a practising certificate as a Government legal practitioner issued by the NSW Law Society, with condition 2 removed. Where required hold a National Security Clearance at the appropriate level in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Some roles may require the ability to undertake travel for regional court and other commitments subject to the application of any discrimination legislation (including in respect of carer's responsibilities).
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
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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. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
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.
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