VicGrid is where you want to be
If you are interested in renewable energy and want to do challenging legal work that matters, then this is the place to be.
VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy.
VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking transmission projects across Victoria.
We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver.
We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities.
The Opportunity
The Legal Counsel role is responsible for assisting the broader Legal team with legal advice and strategies for the development and delivery of VicGrid's projects.
The role will include liaising and negotiating with stakeholders on the management of specific legal aspects for VicGrid projects.
What you will deliver
• You will assist in the development of tender and contractual documentation, commercial and/or legal agreements and correspondence where required to facilitate the delivery of the project.
• In conjunction with project teams and other members of the Commercial and Legal team, you will undertake detailed negotiations with stakeholders.
• You will provide general legal advice in relation to all aspects of project development and delivery for VicGrid's projects.
• You will draft and coordinate briefings for Government approvals, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive approach on strategy and risk.
What you will bring
• You will be admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Victoria or a similar jurisdiction within Australia.
• You will have a sound awareness of current and emerging best practice in the procurement and legal fields.
• You will have proven experience in providing high level oral and written advice on complex and challenging legal issues.
• You will have demonstrated ability to perform legal research, with the ability to identify and deal with critical legal and commercial issues.
Other relevant information:
If you are a current Victorian Public Service (VPS) employee, employed on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis you are eligible to apply for this role.
People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply.
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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