About us
We are a major provider of electricity and energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market and large energy users throughout Australia.
We’re creating a new, lower carbon generation portfolio that’s complemented by energy storage, we’re driving the development of a renewable hydrogen export industry in Central Queensland and we’re keeping the lights on as the State’s energy industry transforms.
While our energy future is not defined by our coal-fired generation, our transformation will be supported by it.
We own and operate two of the most efficient coal-fired power stations in Australia - the Tarong power stations near Kingaroy, and Stanwell Power Station west of Rockhampton. We can ramp generation from our coal-fired power stations up and down as needed, to let solar generation shine in the middle of the day, and still provide the electricity people need in the mornings and evenings. We also own Meandu Mine, adjacent to our Tarong power stations, to provide low-cost fuel for the station.
We’re putting our energy into finding better, cleaner ways to reliably generate, store and move electricity for our customers. Through our pipeline of proposed renewable energy projects throughout central and southern Queensland we’ll reduce our emissions intensity and create future opportunities for our people and communities. We’re also leading Australia’s renewable hydrogen industry, with plans progressing to develop the country’s largest green hydrogen export hub in Gladstone, Central Queensland.
We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. As we continue to serve our communities and deliver the power Queensland needs, we’ll contribute to the achievement of Queensland’s emission reduction targets and we’ll achieve long term reductions in our emissions intensity.
At Stanwell, we provide the spark for a bright future. That future starts now.
About the role
The Deputy General Counsel is directly responsible for the management and delivery of legal services across Stanwell’s full range of interests via independent expert internal and external advice, whilst maintaining legal professional privilege. This role will have a particular focus on supporting Stanwell’s Growth & Future Energy team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the General Counsel comprehensively manage the Corporation’s legal affairs.
- Assist the General Counsel to effectively manage and develop staff and foster effective relationships between management, employees and external providers, to assist in the best practice delivery of legal services.
- Under the supervision of the General Counsel negotiate legal aspects of contracts, agreements and other documentation and determine what outcomes are in the best interests of the Corporation and assist the other Legal Counsel within the Legal Services team to do so.
- Under the supervision of the General Counsel develop, negotiate and mediate constructive strategies and tactics to solve complex and contentious legal and commercial problems.
- Assist the General Counsel establish and maintain legal precedent documents and legal reference materials for use by the Corporation.
- Comply with the professional and ethical obligations imposed by legislation, the common law and relevant professional bodies on members of the legal profession.
- Negotiate legal aspects of contracts, agreements and other documentation critical in realising medium and long-term results and functional plans and determine what legal outcomes are in the best interests of the Corporation.
This is a permanent full-time role based at our conveniently located Brisbane office, reporting to the General Counsel.
About you
We are looking for a legal professional with minimum 10 years’ post-admission experience in a relevant industry and 5 years’ deep and broad experience reporting to executive general management level, within a large organisation (GOC experience highly desirable). The successful candidate must have highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strategic working relationships, influence, negotiate with and persuade senior stakeholders.
Other required skills and experience include:
- Tertiary qualification in law.
- Admission to practice as a Solicitor or Barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland with a current Practicing Certificate.
- Additional tertiary or postgraduate qualification in commerce, finance, financial management, applied finance or business administration highly regarded.
- Membership of the Queensland Law Society (QLS ), Australian Corporate Lawyers Association (ACLA ), Resources and Energy Law Association (AMPLA ) or relevant equivalents will be supported and funded.
- Expert knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and codes specific to business objectives.
- Well-developed analytical, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write quickly, accurately, clearly and concisely in a structured manner that synthesises complex facts, analyses, interpretations, and written and oral opinions.
- Objectivity, professionalism and ethical approach to dealing with sensitive, controversial and complex issues.
- Ability to identify and analyse legal and regulatory issues and proposals which may impact the Corporation’s business.
- Demonstrated superior work management skills to ensure the completion of multiple and diverse projects and tasks of differing priorities under externally imposed short deadlines.
How to apply
To submit your application, please apply online with your CV and cover letter.
Applications Close: 5:00pm, 19 August 2022
Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com
Please note: All successful candidates are required to complete and successfully pass pre-employment checks.