Senior Legal Counsel

Description

• Co-ordinate, manage and oversee external law firms providing technical advice, including managing their costs within the approved budget and implement measures to minimise external legal costs where practicable.
• Manage legal disputes arising from commercial and construction agreements.
• Manage the internal legal compliance of those commercial and construction agreements.
• Deliver regular training to the PMD Department and the broader business on construction agreements and related transactions.
• Co-ordinate and oversee certain legal compliance matters relating to construction agreements and transactions, including the preparation and management of base documentation.
• Participate in contract discussions and negotiations with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers, as required.
• Propose and implement quality improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity of the legal function.
• Draft, negotiate, advise on, and settle a wide range of commercial and construction agreements related to its renewable energy projects.

Requirements

• Demonstrated legal and commercial experience in managing and negotiating commercial and construction transactions within the energy and/or infrastructure sector (wind farm development would be highly regarded).
• Strong ability to grasp complex concepts or situations and apply commercial focused solutions within a legal framework.
• Current practising certificate in Australia.
• Ability to effectively manage legal risks while maximising commercial opportunities with excellent stakeholder management and a high level of relationship building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Mandarin Chinese language capability would be highly regarded.
• Eight years or more post-qualification experience in either private practice and/or an in-house legal role.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance