We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Counsel to join our team. This ongoing, full-time position comes with a generous salary of $111,857 to $127,436 p.a. plus superannuation. As our General Counsel you'll be responsible for supporting a full spectrum of legal and compliance services to support our operations. We're looking for someone to offer comprehensive legalsupport and advice, encompassing legal advisory services, land and agreements, contract development, and legislative compliance. Job Description What you'll be doing On a day-to-day basis, you'll: Providelegal advice and oversight on the development, negotiation and implementation of contracts and other legal agreements. Provide expert legal advice to our business, including executive and the Board. Oversee use of the Victorian Government Legal Services Panel and manage reporting requirements. Effectively manage our property portfolio, including freehold and leasehold properties. Prepare, negotiate, and maintain land leases, licenses, and agreements. Offer legal guidance on contract development and negotiation. Desired Skills and Experience What you'll bring You're an exceptional communicator and you have extensive experience providing advice to employees at all levels, preparing and presenting reports, briefs and submissions, and liaising with experts to ensure compliance. You love collaborating with people across an organisation, sharing information and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and external networks. A law degree,preferably with admission to legal practice in Victoria. Preferred relevant in-house general counsel experience, ideally within the public sector. Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and developingteams. For further details, see the position description available here. We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Kristyn McCaskill (Branch Manager Corporate Services) on 0429 823 125. What we can offer Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You'll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do. You'll be offered a range of great benefits including: Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more. An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life. A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount. A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families. Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more. We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best. We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us. How you can apply Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume. As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description). #J-18808-Ljbffr
