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Principal Lawyer

SeniorFull-timeHybridAustraliaPosted 3 months agoVerified 17 hours ago
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About the job

This job is about applying your legal skills to enhance the wellbeing of the people of New South Wales through policy and regulatory law. By joining a motivated team at IPART, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously while making a significant impact on essential services like water and energy. The team values integrity, curiosity, and respect, creating a supportive environment where diverse experiences contribute to better solutions.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Advising on IPART’s legal powers and responsibilities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Drafting legal documents

Creating determinations and decisions that are clear and legally sound.
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Explaining legal requirements

Communicating complex legal concepts to diverse audiences in an understandable manner.

Key criteria

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Tertiary qualifications in law

Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution.

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Eligible for NSW practising certificate

Demonstrated eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW.

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Experience in regulatory law

Proven experience advising on regulatory, competition, or administrative law matters.

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5 criteria for this job
Tertiary qualifications in law
Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution.

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Eligible for NSW practising certificate
Demonstrated eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW.

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Experience in regulatory law
Proven experience advising on regulatory, competition, or administrative law matters.

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Strong legal communication skills
Ability to present complex legal analysis clearly and accessibly.

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Client relationship management
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