Job Description

Overview

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Join to apply for the Lawyer, Digital & Platforms role at NSW Department of Customer Service.

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Base pay range: A$113,574.00/yr - A$125,720.00/yr

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Role: Lawyer Digital & Platforms

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Location: Sydney CBD, hybrid working options available

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Grade: Clerk Grade 07/08

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Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time

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Responsibilities

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- Work collaboratively with other lawyers to provide strategic, pragmatic, focused and accountable specialist legal advice and services across ICT, digital and commercial areas.
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- Support commercial negotiations to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and successful delivery of outcomes for projects.
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- Draft documents and agreements including software acquisition/licensing, product development and intellectual property in information technology, digital transformation, and cloud service delivery.
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- Interpret and distil complex legal issues for preparation of documents and contractual documentation to address statutory, ethical, probity and other legal obligations.
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About the team and projects

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The DCS Legal team supports a range of portfolio business clients including Digital.NSW, Government Technology Platforms and Service NSW. Projects include:

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- Whole of Government contracts with major international technology vendors
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- Digital Identity and Verifiable Credentials
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- Cybersecurity and privacy; Artificial Intelligence frameworks
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- Government Shared Services; NSW Government Digital Strategy
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- Government apps and platforms development; Intellectual Property
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Qualifications

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- Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of NSW and eligible to hold a current practising certificate as a solicitor.
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- Proven stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication capability with the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with stakeholders to support delivery outcomes.
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- Strong analytical ability, lateral thinking, and problem-solving skills including the ability to apply legal principles in a practical way.
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- Client-focused team player who can adapt to change and independently manage competing priorities and deadlines in a agile environment.
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- Bachelor of Laws or equivalent; minimum 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience in Digital & Technology, Corporate & Commercial, IP or Privacy law.
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What we need from you

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Submit a covering letter (maximum two pages) and an up-to-date resume (maximum five pages) which clearly details your skills and experience relevant to this position. In your cover letter, please share your motivation for applying for this position.

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Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary starting at A$113,574 plus superannuation.

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Closing Date: 10am Tuesday 16 September.

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Enquiries: Nicole Turner at [email protected].

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Additional information

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Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer adjustments to the recruitment process for accessibility needs. Contact the details above for support.

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📌 Lawyer, Digital & Platforms (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 New South Wales