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.
We need people who are flexible and adaptable and enjoy working in a fast-paced delivery environment.
If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.
The Opportunity The Senior Legal Counsel role is a newly established position within VicGrid's legal department and is responsible for managing and coordinating all Commercial and Corporate legal matters in relation to VicGrid as it transitions from being an Administrative Office to a State Business Corporation.
If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you.
You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.
What you will deliver * You will provide support to the General Counsel to ensure effective and efficient provision of high-quality legal advice and services on all Corporate and Commercial aspects of the evolving VicGrid operations, functions and activities.
* You will provide expert legal procurement, risk management and contracting advice and interface with VicGrid's external legal advisors to ensure a consistent and agreed approach is taken on legal positions which support VicGrid's expectations.
* You will help to build a team which is responsible for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Orders in Parliament and VicGrid's compliance with privacy and data protection laws.
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 preferably with 10+ years PQE in a law firm and/or in-house.
* You will have demonstrated ability to provide advice and guidance on legal, regulatory and contractual issues on a wide range of matters.
* You will be flexible and adaptable and enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Other relevant information: If you are 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.
Applications close at 11:59pm on day, 13 November 2024.