Corporate Counsel
3 weeks ago
We create city-sized solutions operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.
About the role We're seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide expert legal advice and support on workforce-related matters, ensuring compliance in relation to Transurban's direct and indirect workforce.
This role is crucial in the delivery of timely legal advice and support in relation to workplace relations and employment law matters, as well as employment-related litigation.
You'll be working in a dynamic, innovative and collaborative team, committed to fostering a lawful, ethical, and responsible workforce culture.
This role involves close collaboration with both the People and Culture (P&C) and Legal functions, acting as a trusted adviser on workplace legal matters.
You will contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities.
It's meaningful, challenging, and exciting work.
Day-to-day, you will: Offer legal advice and support in relation to matters concerning Transurban's direct and indirect workforce.
Provide legal advice on workplace relations cases.
Advise on compliance and conduct matters effectively.
Oversee employment-related litigation, including Fair Work Commission and Federal Court proceedings and liaising with external legal firms/counsel.
Handle workforce matters related to acquisitions, mergers, and divestments.
Use initiative and judgment to advise on P&C plans, policies, and practices, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
Engage with external stakeholders including regulators, unions, legal firms, advisors, and consultancies.
This role will suit someone with high integrity, a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including: Post-qualification experience within a law firm or relevant corporate sector experience.
Experience in advising on modern awards and enterprise agreements, including enterprise agreement negotiations.
Ability to command respect and exude trust, integrity, and credibility.
Ability to synthesize learnings and solve complex problems.
Proven ability to use subject matter expertise effectively.
Demonstrated ability to develop value-added solutions to complex workplace issues.
Personable and approachable, with well-developed interpersonal skills.
Highly developed and effective communication and presentation skills.
Degree qualification (Law).
If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.
Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more.
Share offers and insurance benefits.
Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.
We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests.
Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs.
We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not.
We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.
Job Type: Permanent Closing Date: 09-Mar-2025 0:00 Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.
Primary Location: Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC #J-18808-Ljbffr
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