Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Acciona Full time

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 55,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description

Join ACCIONA and contribute to the legal excellence of our global operations. We are seeking a dedicated Legal Officer fluent in Spanish to provide crucial support to our Legal Department, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive legal advice and support across all business functions.
- Conduct legal research on relevant issues, statutes, regulations, and court decisions.
- Assist the Senior Legal Counsel in managing litigation and arbitration matters.
- Liaise with external legal counsel, gather evidence and prepare legal submissions.
- Deliver presentations on legal matters to internal stakeholders.
- Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and witnesses to gather information and provide case updates.
- Contribute to monthly reports on legal activities and maintain department registers.
- Identify and escalate legal issues requiring attention to the Senior Legal Counsel or Head of Legal.
- Assist in developing and reviewing organizational policies and procedures for legal compliance.
Required Skills and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

- Current Australian Practising Certificate or relevant State/Territory Certificate of Registration of Foreign Lawyer.
- 1-4 years of experience working on construction/engineering/infrastructure issues/projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders effectively.

Key Competencies:

- Demonstrates initiative while considering the role of internal stakeholders.
- Ownership of tasks, proactive in seeking solutions and guidance.
- Structured and organized, adaptable to changing priorities.
- Attention to detail, understanding the importance of prioritization.
- Emphasis on clear communication and receptiveness to ideas.
- Must be fluent in Spanish.
- ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand._

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