About the Role The role of Legal Counsel, Property is to support the General Counsel and CRRDA Legal team protect the interests of the State and the CRRDA by providing expert, independent legal advice to the Minister, Board, Chief Executive Officer and staff of the CRRDA on property and tenure related issues involving or affecting the CRR Project, other ‘transport related projects’ prescribed under the under the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Act 2016, Cross River Rail Priority Development Areas (Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street) and the CRRDA. The Legal Counsel, Property will join the small, high performing in-house Legal team at the CRRDA and report directly to a senior member of the existing team. This position is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities: To work in accordance with the Delivery Authority policies, procedures and safety requirements and demonstrate alignment with our values and behaviours Lead and coordinate the provision of independent, cost effective, high quality, timely, solutions- focused and authoritative legal advice and services to the CRRDA on property and tenure issues involving or affecting the delivery of the CRR Project, other ‘transport related projects’ and Cross River Rail Priority Development Areas, whilst maintaining the professional and ethical standards of the profession and the public service. Partner with the Land team to support project delivery through establishing appropriate tenure arrangements, including the preparation and negotiation of property-related agreements and dealings, completing tenure correction and acquisition activities, coordinating land hand back processes following construction and proactively identifying and managing property-related legal risks. Become an expert on the property-related contractual arrangements for the CRR Project, other transport-related projects and Cross River Rail Priority Development Areas. Provide timely and accurate advice to the CRRDA regarding legal matters involving or impacting CRRDA’s operations, including providing legal input to briefing papers and other Promote and maximise the CRRDA’s operational and commercial effectiveness and Assist the CRRDA to use the legal resources available to it in a fiscally sustainable Manage, document and retain corporate legal knowledge for the Work with colleagues in other agencies and authorities to deliver outcomes that are in the best interests of the State and the CRR About You: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following key competencies: Property law experience across the public and/or private sectors, in particular relating to commercial development, transport, infrastructure and/or major projects, with a strong background in formulating effective legal solutions for complex matters related to project delivery; Experience and success in fostering legal compliance with commercial acumen, collaboration and active participation especially across multi-disciplinary teams; Experience with securing and amending tenure associated with major projects; Awareness of legislative and policy considerations relevant to project delivery and land acquisitions; and Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated with exceptional time and practice management skills. Mandatory requirement: Admitted or immediately entitled to be admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland. Why work with CRRDA? On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative. Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Benestar. At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life. How To Apply: Please submit your CV by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of Monday 1st July 2024. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.