Senior Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts (FULL-TIME) to join our team.

Join WaterNSW in this pivotal role at the centre commercial legal function, where you’ll deliver high-quality, pragmatic legal support across both day-to-day contracting and major strategic initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to combine core commercial expertise with forward-looking work spanning infrastructure, renewable energy, and emerging areas such as technology and AI.

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

• Corporate wear allowance

• Professional development and educational assistance

• Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location

• Attractive remuneration

• And so much more!

What you’ll do

• Be a trusted commercial legal partner – providing strategic, pragmatic legal advice to help the business navigate risk and make confident decisions across contractual matters
• Play a key role in our projects – draft and advise on a wide range of IT/digital, general procurement and project related agreements including 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
• Collaborate across a diverse stakeholder network – partnering with teams across digital, infrastructure, procurement and operations to enable successful project delivery
• 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.
• Strong commercial contracting expertise – proven experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of day to day and complex commercial agreements, including IT/digital contracts
• Sound risk and advisory capability – confident providing clear, pragmatic advice on legal and commercial risk to support business decision-making
• Tech and future-focused mindset –an interest in emerging areas such as AI and evolving risk landscapes
• Highly effective communicator – able to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical advice and build trusted relationships across all levels of the business
• Experience in construction, land development or related project environments, particularly within renewable energy or infrastructure would be advantageous, but is not essential.

How we will support you

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

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 - ***email_hidden***

Please note applications for this position will close on Sunday 14th June 2026 at 5:00pm

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.

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