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Lead Counsel
Greater Western Water. Provide strategic, trusted, and timely legal advice across complex matters .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in providing strategic advice on commercial, regulatory, and public law matters, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating complex contracts. Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and manage litigation and disputes effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior-Level Legal ExperienceComplex Commercial Contract NegotiationLitigation ManagementStakeholder Relationship BuildingTertiary Qualification in Law
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Hard Skills
Legal AdviceContract DraftingRegulatory ComplianceCommercial Dispute ManagementLegislation InterpretationNegotiation SkillsPublic Law ExpertiseConstruction Contracts
Soft Skills
Sound JudgementInfluencing SkillsCoaching and MentoringHigh Performance Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Admitted to Practice as an Australian Legal Practitioner
Industry Keywords
In-House Legal TeamPublic Sector EnvironmentLegal Profession Uniform Law
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic, trusted, and timely legal advice across complex matters
- Advise on complex commercial, regulatory, and legislative matters across the organisation
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, deeds, and other legal documentation
- Manage litigation, commercial disputes, and sensitive legal matters through to resolution
- Brief and manage external legal providers for timely and cost-effective services
- Build trusted stakeholder relationships and provide legal partnering support on key enterprise initiatives
- Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports
- Foster capability development and high performance
- Partner with senior leaders on strategic decisions and enterprise-wide outcomes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Demonstrated senior-level experience providing legal advice across commercial, regulatory, and public law matters
- Strong commercial acumen, sound judgement, and ability to manage complex and sensitive matters
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence strategic business outcomes
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and agreements, including construction contracts
- Proven litigation and commercial dispute management experience, including engagement with external legal providers
- High-level confidence interpreting and advising on legislation, regulatory requirements, and statutory processes
- Experience within an in-house legal team and/or public sector environment highly regarded
- Tertiary qualification in Law
- Admitted to practice as an Australian Legal Practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law
- Resume and cover letter required; cover letter no more than 1 page
- Successful candidate must complete reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexibility to WFH and work from the Footscray office
- Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
- Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
- Additional Work Life Balance Days for eligible full-time employees, subject to eligibility criteria
- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
- Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
- Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
- Supportive, inclusive, and friendly workplace
- Reasonable adjustments available