Senior Legal Advisor Property at WaterNSW | WORK180

Qualified lawyer with admission in an Australian jurisdiction and eligibility to hold a NSW practising certificate.

5+ years’ post-qualification experience, gained in private practice or in-house.

Sound knowledge of the Australian property law framework, with familiarity across key legislation and regulatory requirements.

Strong experience across commercial property transactions, including drafting and negotiating leases, licences, easements, and contracts for sale.

Experience working on land development projects, with the ability to navigate complex and evolving legal considerations.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence advising and influencing senior leaders.

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 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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