Full job description
Join a Community-focussed organisation
Apply your expertise in Privacy/Administrative Law
Permanent, full-time role with hybrid/flexible work arrangements
About the Role

This Principal Lawyer position is responsible for identifying and resolving complex legal matters, primarily focusing on privacy/administrative law. The incumbent will provide expert advice and opinion to the Board, Chief Executive and other icare Clients, as well as develop effective partnerships with icare service lines to ensure legal services meet business needs, in the context of icare’s organisational transformation and innovation.

Benefits

A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities
Our People Awards: On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same and this role will encompass a wide range of activities; the key areas of responsibility will entrust you to:

Work closely with icare service lines and enabling services to identify and resolve complex legal matters, with a primary focus on Privacy/GIPA/complaints to ensure an effective service is provided to the business.
Analyse and provide advice including sound approach to statutory interpretation on complex legal matters relating to privacy complaints, data protection/sharing, reviews, eligible data breaches, remediation and projects to meet business requirements.
Facilitate client engagement, consultation and negotiation on significant legal issues and ensure that fit for purpose, consistent and defensible advice is provided to the business.
Select, instruct, and oversee law firms, retained to provide advice and conduct litigation on specialist areas of the law to ensure they comply with service level agreement requirements and add significant value to in-house legal resources.
Identify emerging issues/risks and their implications and propose solutions/develop legal strategy in partnership with icare businesses and outsourced providers in the context of organisational goals.
Provide advice in response to Privacy and GIPA complaints including representation in NCAT and ensure legislative requirements are met.
Skills & Experience

Admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW, holding a current practising certificate.
Significant experience and excellent technical knowledge in administrative law.
Broad range of experience in a senior legal role in a leading firm, government department or large organisation.
Sound understanding of the legislative and operational frameworks applying to icare, ideal.
Strong client engagement skills, ability to work independently and to achieve successful organisational outcomes.
Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.

For more information about icare visit our website
icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.