Legal Counsel

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0083567

Date Posted:

2025-03-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Through the provision of legal advice and business partnering, you will provide thought leadership and support for commercial contracts, compliance and governance activities.

How do you make impact:

• You will be working closely with the ANZ L&I team and internal stakeholders to implement company strategies and initiatives in a risk aware manner including, populating the legal sections of the Risk Review database; and presenting on legal risks at both the regional and global risk review meetings.

• You will be providing thought leadership and developing awareness of legal issues and their implications across all areas of the business.

• You will be drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting and advising on legal documents in collaboration with the business to achieve the best commercial outcome whilst mitigating risk.

• You will be advising on claims liability, legal rights and obligations in disputes and litigation matters. You will be anticipating and identifying relevant legislative and compliance changes and providing advice to the business on opportunities or threats arising from them. You will proactively developing effective legal strategies and practical solutions to address legal issues.

• You must ensure both local and global legal directives and instructions are implemented. You will be planning and coordinating legal training for the business.

• You will be involved in integrity and compliance activities, including, implementing the Code of Conduct and running integrity training at regular intervals, maintaining and updating local integrity policies as required.

• You will be assisting the Head of Legal on various company secretarial activities for the group companies.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor of Laws and Admission (or eligibility for Admission) to the Supreme Court of New South Wales (or another Australian jurisdiction). 

• 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in commercial law. 

• Strong understanding of AU/NZ commercial contracts and current market positions.  

• Experienced working in resources, renewables, power or utilities is desirable although candidates from other industries with a strong commercial contracting background are also encouraged to apply. 

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills. 

• Proven ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across complex business structures. 

• Strong team player who is focused on providing practical commercial solutions.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

• International working environment and empowering working culture.

• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

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