Legal Counsel

• • Permanent Full Time
  • From $157k package
  • Flexible work arrangement

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• • We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
  • Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
  • Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
  • Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
  • 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

The opportunity

The role provides trusted and practical legal services across the business, encompassing a broad range of practice areas including contracts, construction, commercial law and statutory interpretation.  The Legal Counsel will contribute to the continuous improvement and efficiency of the business and make a real contribution to the delivery of an essential service.  This is a unique opportunity to work in an autonomous environment that is inclusive and supportive, with opportunity for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• • Provide legal advice to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams and employees on various matters, including complex legal issues, as well as offering legal expertise for policy and practice development.
  • Support the maintenance of a suite of legal precedents across a range of areas including contracts, statutory notices, etc., that can be used across the organisation.
  • Provide high-quality legal advice, manage complex disputes, adapt to business needs, exercise professional judgment in negotiations, ensure consistent legal practices, and prioritise the client's interests with integrity.
  • Provide legal training and support to employees to enhance their legal literacy and professional leadership within the business.

Skills & Experience

• • Tertiary qualification in Law
  • Admitted to practice as an Australian legal practitioner under the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.
  • At least 4 years post admission experience working in similar roles with minimal supervision, preferably within the construction and/or government sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience in contract and property law, regulatory/administrative law and civil litigation.
  • Experience in briefing external legal services providers.
  • Demonstrated process improvement initiatives and experience.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. 

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.