Legal Clerk

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Sydney seeks a part-time law student to provide support within the Legal & Governance division. You will assist a Senior Lawyer with property leasing matters, including drafting and reviewing leases, coordinating execution, and tracking key dates.

You will also conduct legal research, analyse statutes and case law, and help prepare documents and court materials while continuing your studies, three days per week in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• You are currently undertaking a law degree and seeking practical experience in a professional legal environment.
• You have strong research and analytical skills with clear written and verbal communication.
• You can manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Lawyers and Senior Lawyers in property leasing matters.
• Draft and review routine leasing documents and coordinate execution.
• Manage key dates, reporting obligations, and due diligence.
• Maintain leasing records and handle administrative aspects of leasing transactions.
• Conduct legal research, analyse case law and legislation, and prepare documents.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Tech literacy

Education

Law degree (ongoing)

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Governance

Job location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 112101

Employment type: Permanent Part-Time

Salary range: $79733.0-$87703.0

If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You've been looking for an opportunity to influence policies, initiatives, and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people.

In this role, you'll:

Provide legal support to a team of Lawyers and Senior Lawyers within the Commercial, Technology and Property division of Transport for NSW's Legal & Governance branch. You will primarily assist a Senior Lawyer with property related matters, including drafting and reviewing routine leasing documents, coordinating execution processes, managing key dates and reporting obligations, conducting due diligence, maintaining leasing records, and handling administrative aspects of leasing transactions.

You'll conduct legal research, analyse case law and legislation, and assist in preparing legal documents and court-related materials. You'll gain exposure to the Property, Planning and Environment and Commercial legal practice area. You'll contribute to team planning, track deliverables and milestones, and work closely with Lawyers and Senior Lawyers while developing your legal knowledge and practical skills.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About You

You are currently undertaking a law degree and are looking to gain practical experience in a professional legal environment.

You have strong research and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and a high level of attention to detail.

You can manage competing priorities, work collaboratively as part of a team and are comfortable using technology and legal research tools.

Most importantly, you're eager to learn, take initiative and build a strong foundation for your future legal career. This part-time opportunity (3 days per week) offers valuable hands-on legal experience while allowing you to continue your studies

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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