Director, Legal - Education Infrastructure & Disputes (Flexible Work)

Department Of Education; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 238,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Director, Legal to provide strategic legal advice to the School Infrastructure team and senior executives. The role focuses on construction disputes, litigation, and related matters, with supervision of other lawyers and external firms.

You will bring 10+ years in construction law, a law degree, and an unrestricted practising certificate. WWCC clearance is required and the role offers flexible working options in Parramatta and Eveleigh.

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission as a legal practitioner with an unrestricted practicing certificate.
• At least 10 years of experience in construction law, preferably backend management of disputes and litigation.
• Must hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to public education.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely and strategic legal advice to senior departmental staff, including Ministers.
• Manage disputes in an infrastructure/construction environment; front-end construction work and related matters.
• Supervise and mentor other lawyers and manage external lawyers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Dispute management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Unrestricted practicing certificate

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Director, Legal to provide strategic legal advice to the School Infrastructure team and senior executives. The role focuses on construction disputes, litigation, and related matters, with supervision of other lawyers and external firms.

You will bring 10+ years in construction law, a law degree, and an unrestricted practising certificate. WWCC clearance is required and the role offers flexible working options in Parramatta and Eveleigh.