Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor - Property (Full time, 6-month max-term contract) to join our team.
As a Senior Legal Advisor (Property), you’ll provide expert advice across a diverse mix of commercial property and land development matters—spanning contracts, leasing, acquisitions, and disputes—while balancing statutory obligations with commercial outcomes.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our Perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Professional development and educational assistance
Attractive remuneration starting from $156,345 + 12% Super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
What we are looking for:
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
Our commitment & culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
Who we are:
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.
For more information, please reach out to: Nathan Hollis via email nathan.hollis@waternsw.com.au
Please note applications for this position will close on Friday 3rd April 2026 at 5:00pm
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