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Temporaryfull-time opportunityuntil31December2027 Based in Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangement options Clerk Grade11/12,Salaryrelativeto experience($145,378-$168,130)+ super Join our team to help us deliver a safer and more resilient NSW to the community!We areseekinga highly motivated senior lawyer to join acollaborative andhigh performing in house legal team.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects and programs that directlyimpactcommunities who are recovering from disasters or need help preparing for future disasters. About the role The Manager Legalprovidesexpert legal advice,guidanceand solutions on complex operational,commercialand reputational issues, to internal stakeholders and the leadership team. You willprovidepragmatic advice oncomplex and sensitive matters to support theNSW Reconstruction Authority (RA)statutory functions. This includes: leading negotiations in complex transactional environments, includingproperty,commercial,construction and procurementmatters; drafting and reviewing documents includingcontracts; advising on statutory interpretation; working collaboratively and flexibly with clients and other key stakeholders on a range ofprojects; advising on grant funding arrangements,including disaster recovery funding; assistingwithdisputes andlitigation matters. Undertaking a wide range of tasks with often tight or competingtimeframes, the role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing high quality advice and services. Your communication and interpersonal skills are highly developed, and your strong stakeholder management skills provide you the confidence and ability to build andmaintaintrusted relationships with a variety of stakeholders and team members. For more informationpleaseclick here toread the fullRole Description. Whatwerelooking for To be successful in this role, you will havedemonstratedextensive knowledgeand/or experience in one or more of the following areas: Property law Commercial law Construction law Administrativelaw Complex grants arrangements Structuring complex transactions Candidatesmust holda currentNSW legalpracticing certificate. They will have extensive knowledge and experience inprovidinglegal advice in a complex multifaceted agency or business. Strong candidates will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and an ability to deliver outcomes while working in a dynamic environment.Fiveyears minimumpost admission experience is preferable. About the agency The RA is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster. To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the RA will complete critical planning and preparation with communities,businessesand government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies,communitiesand other stakeholders. The RAs key responsibilities are to: plan and deliver strategies to reduce disaster risks and impacts coordinate whole-of-government recovery and reconstruction efforts support councils and communities to prepare for and adapt to disasters manage disaster resilience funding and recovery grants provide data,insightsandexpertiseto guide action and prioritise investment. Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The RA also offers: Flexible working practices Contemporary workspaces and technology Access to learning and development opportunities Employeeassistanceand wellbeing program Workforce that values inclusion Competitive pay and conditions Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications closeWednesday 15 April 2026at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Alysha Lopino, Talent Acquisition Partner via Our Commitment Great people come from allwalks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse,inclusiveand flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability,veteransand other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culturalbackgroundor sexual orientation. Additional Information The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sampleactivitiesand pre-employment checks asrequired. Looking for more information orassistancewith applying? We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require anadjustmentto the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team viaor0409 382 621and reference the Job Title and Reference Numberfor the role in which you are requesting the adjustment. Recruitment Pool A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.