Managing Lawyer, Commercial | Office of Registrar General (ORG) Grade: Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary range: $149,739 – $173,174 per annum super Duration: Ongoing Location: Sydney, McKell Building - Office attendance required 2 –3 days per week. About the role We have an opportunity for a Managing Lawyer, Commercial to join our Regulation and Compliance team at the Office of the Registrar General. Reporting to the Director, Regulation and Compliance, the Managing Lawyer will manage a team of legal personnel to deliver high quality legal, regulatory and policy advice with a focus on regulatory and enforcement action, effective oversight of commercial operators, identifying and resolving complex legal and regulatory matters, and building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The right applicant will be a team player, willing to develop skills in new legal areas, comfortable with ambiguity, who enjoys working with others to develop innovative solutions. About us The Office of the Registrar General (ORG) is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the NSW land title system. It regulates the concession of NSW’s land titles registry, oversees providers of electronic conveyancing services in NSW and manages the Torrens Assurance Fund to support the state guarantee of title. The Regulation and Compliance team undertakes legal, regulatory and governance work in relation to the Land and Property Information (LPI) concession and eConveyancing legal framework. The team includes legal, compliance and IT specialists to ensure effective oversight of the private operator of the LPI concession and eConveyancing operators and customers. The team also provides legal, policy and governance advice and support to the senior executive and other teams within ORG. About you To be successful in this role you will need to be admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of NSW, hold a current practising certificate and have at least 4 years’ post qualification experience. Ideally, you will have leadership and management experience and experience in government and commercial legal roles. You will have experience handling complex matters with multiple stakeholders. You will be an experienced drafter, negotiator and communicator, with advanced written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex concepts clearly and succinctly. You are a resourceful person with a proactive working style, who is able to work autonomously and part of a team. ORG is looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of developing practical solutions to complex problems in a customer-centric environment. You enjoy working and collaborating as part of a hard-working and friendly team, including mentoring and developing junior legal staff. Key Selection Criteria Experience providing practical legal advice across government and commercial legal areas Leadership and management experience Project management skills, able to set priorities, manage multiple stakeholders and deliver work within set timeframes Strong communication and negotiation skills The ability to work with a high level of autonomy Working at the Department of Customer Service The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work! Our values of accountability, trust, service and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer protection and major public works. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset. Our benefits include: Our flexible working policy Discounted Gym Memberships and Employee Assistance Programs Annual Leave Loading, development opportunities, training and much more! What we need from you To start your journey towards becoming our Principal Lawyer please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities. Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sandy Anderson via sandy.anderson@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: Monday 12th January 10am 2026 Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact sandy.anderson@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process