Legal Counsel

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.

Our talented workforce of more than 950 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to more than 470,000 people across the state every day.

We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.

Over the coming 5 years, we’re investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

The Opportunity

The Legal Counsel is a diverse legal role reporting to the Head of Legal and Governance and sits in our Legal and Governance team, who are responsible for providing high quality legal, governance, and related services to the entire business, collaborating a partnering with business units to deliver TasWater’s strategic objectives to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference in Tasmania.
We offer flexible working arrangements and hours. We are open to either part time (preferably 3 days) or a full time employee.

Some of the things you’ll be responsible for include:

• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of corporate issues including compliance, commercial arrangements and contracting models, procurement, including tendering and probity, pricing and consumer law, insurance and claims, workplace relations, property transactions including acquisitions and disposals, and property development, planning and environment, construction and major projects.
• Development of documents, contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with the law, reflection of the business’ appetite for risk, and sound commercial practice.
• Management of legal claims, including representing the organisation in court, tribunals, mediation and/or briefing counsel or external lawyers on legal matters, ensuring that the organisation is effectively represented in any legal action in which it is involved.
• Assisting with the organisation’s corporate governance framework and governance and compliance programs including reporting to the Board and drafting and reviewing policies and procedures.

What we are looking for

To be successful you will need a Bachelor of Laws and a practising certificate (or the ability to gain the same) with experience (preferably 2-6 years post qualification experience) in the delivery of effective, pragmatic and quality legal services, along with highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

The key attributes we are looking for include:

• A motivated team player, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to prioritise the competing demands of various stakeholders in a high demand environment, be innovative and resolve issues in a timely and commercial way in the best interests of TasWater.
• Relevant legal experience and expertise gained in a law firm or in-house, with experience with regulated entities highly desirable.
• Commitment to excellence and attention to detail.

About TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit our website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

The Details

• This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston or Devonport and can attract a salary between $124,000 - $138,000 (inclusive of superannuation) and based on experience.
• You can review the Position Description here
• If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Stephanie Collins – Head of Legal and Governance on 0457 065 013, or Oliver Braithwaite - Talent Acquisition & Pathways Manager on 0487 715 364.
  

Applications for this opportunity close at 11am Tuesday 26th November 2024, to submit yours please click APPLY NOW