Unique career opportunity for experienced commercial litigator / WR lawyer Contribute to the changing landscape in the energy space Collaborative and cohesive legal team Our client TasNetworks is the leading provider of electricity transmission and distribution services in Tasmania. Owned by the State of Tasmania and operating as a commercial business with assets of $3.5 billion, TasNetworks owns, operates and maintains the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania. The organisation is committed to delivering a safe, reliable electricity supply to more than 295,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers.
With strong core values and a strategic vision, TasNetworks is offering a unique career opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join the expanding Legal Services team which is responsible for delivering legal services to the business, whilst ensuring strategic objectives are met.This is an exciting opportunity to join TasNetworks at a crucial time in the energy industry and to be part of helping support the energy transition.
The Lead Counsel – Corporate Services will assist the Head of Legal Services in the provision of strategic legal advice to the corporate service areas of TasNetworks (including Strategy, Supply Chain, HR, Digital Solutions and Customer Services) across a broad range of practice areas including litigation, RTI, Privacy, Cyber, procurement and HS&E.
In this significant role, you will lead and manage a team of legal professionals to ensure the delivery of outcomes-focused legal advice in the areas of commercial litigation, workplace relations, commercial advisory and public interest law.
You will be responsible for managing risk and compliance matters; delivering the strategy and implementation plans of the relevant functions; and identifying new opportunities for the business.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience in commercial litigation and/or workplace relations matters gained from a reputable organisation. Experience in public interest law or commercial law is beneficial but not essential.
Crucial to your success in this position will be your sound leadership, communication and management skills. Strong commercial acumen, good judgment, and the ability to build and maintain effectiverelationships with both internal and external stakeholders are key attributes.
Attractive remuneration package including relocation expenses will apply.
If you want to be part of a collaborative and cohesive team, and contribute to the changing landscape in the energy space, please submit an application to our exclusively retained consultant, Nalini Moore:
E: ******
P: 0412 755 495
Location: Hobart
Ref: MCNM21706
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