Landcom is the NSW Government’s land and property development organisation. We are a State Owned Corporation working with government and the private and not-for-profit sectors to deliver exemplary housing projects that provide social and economic benefits to the people of NSW.

Landcom helps the NSW Government achieve its urban management objectives by taking a lead role in improving the supply, diversity and affordability of new housing.

Our mission is to create more affordable and sustainable communities. We are guided by our values to embrace challenge to deliver outcomes, excel through strong relationships and bring an enterprising spirit.

About the role

Our Legal & Compliance division have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join the team for a fixed period of 6 or 12 months.

Reporting to the Director, Legal, the Senior Solicitor will be a trusted legal advisor and provide high quality legal advice to enable Landcom to achieve its objectives. You will need to be proactive, bring a can-do attitude and demonstrate a keen interest in providing solutions to enable Landcom to achieve its objectives.

The Senior Solicitor’s duties will include:

• Providing legal advice with respect to the range of Landcom’s operations, including in relation to capital transactions, market processes, development activities (including by our newly created built-form division delivering Build to Rent and Affordable Housing developments), dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting the business to develop and structure transactions that will best achieve Landcom’s desired outcomes whilst mitigating Landcom’s risks. 
• Educating the project teams and other business stakeholders on the legal aspects of Landcom’s activities
• Managing Landcom’s external lawyers and probity advisors to ensure that the services provided are efficient and relevant to the business.
• Assisting in the training and mentoring of Solicitors and Paralegals.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in law and eligibility for admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. 
• Substantial experience in proving property and/or construction law advice and drafting/negotiating complex property and/or project related documents.
• High-level written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and engage with key stakeholders.
• Exposure to construction, planning, tax and litigation within the property development context.

What do we offer

To apply, please provide a copy of your cover letter and CV outlining your suitability for this position.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to have a confidential discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact Sylvia Kuzmiczenko <skuzmiczenko@landcom.nsw.gov.au>.

At Landcom we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace creates a positive working environment that is welcoming, safe and inclusive where all employees can fully contribute to do their best work to create more affordable and sustainable communities. We are committed to accessibility and flexibility in the workplace and encourage applications from a diverse range of people. If this seems like the right opportunity for you, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 22 July 2025