What you'll do
- Be a trusted commercial legal partner – providing strategic, pragmatic advice to help the business navigate risk and make confident decisions across complex contractual matters.
- Play a key role in major renewable energy projects – advising on project structuring, development agreements and tender processes for high-value, long-term infrastructure initiatives.
- Support the evolution of technology and AI contracting – helping shape legal approaches to emerging tech procurement, digital solutions and associated risk frameworks.
- Manage matters with autonomy and accountability – handling competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
What we are looking for:
- Qualified legal professional – admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Australia (or eligible for a NSW practising certificate), with a tertiary qualification in law and at least 6+ years post-qualification experience (PQE). A mix of in- house experience and solid training in a national law firm would be advantageous.
- Tech and future-focused mindset – exposure to IT, technology or digital contracts, with an interest in emerging areas such as AI and evolving risk landscapes.
- Project and infrastructure exposure (highly advantageous) – experience in construction, land development or large-scale project environments, particularly within renewable energy or infrastructure.
- Strong commercial contracting expertise – proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial agreements.
- Sound risk and advisory capability – confident providing clear, pragmatic advice on legal and commercial risk to support business decision-making.
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.
WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.
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 - nathan.hollis@waternsw.com.au
Please note applications for this position will close on Monday 18th May 2026 at 5:00pm
You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.
