Legal Counsel
4 days ago
- In-House Legal Counsel opportunity
- Embed robust governance practice and compliance
- Advise on legislative interpretation and commercial contracts
GeelongPort is Victoria's second largest port located within Victoria's largest regional city, Geelong. Managing close to 14 million tonnes of cargo and 1000 vessel visits per year, GeelongPort supports the agriculture, construction, energy and tourism sectors. As Victoria's premier bulk port and a major driver of Victoria's economy, GeelongPort facilitates more than $7 billion of trade annually and provides land, infrastructure and services to facilitate trade for some of Victoria's largest businesses. The location of GeelongPort makes it of high strategic significance for Victoria, providing easy access to logistics routes for trade through critical road, rail, air and channel connections for Geelong and south-west Victoria's supply chains. GeelongPort is striving to become one of the most sustainable ports in Australia and is committed to undertaking our activities with care and respect for the environment.
Reporting to the Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing GeelongPort's strategic objectives by delivering expert legal guidance while ensuring robust governance practices and compliance with board requirements. You will provide comprehensive legal services across GeelongPort, including legislative interpretation, tendering, legal construction advice, leases and licences, contracts, dispute resolution, commercial transactions, brand and intellectual property rights, occupational health and safety, insurance, and liability matters.
We are seeking an experienced In-House Legal with experience in highly complex commercial operating environments. You will bring demonstrated expertise in legislative interpretation, commercial contract negotiation and track record of partnering with all areas of a business from operations to commercial, including capital works projects. You will be confident in representing organisations at mediation and external forums, providing assistance to the Company Secretary and preparing high-quality board papers. You are highly regarded for your diligence and ability to engage as an effective business partner who works autonomously, delivers accurate and timely legal advice and collaborates effectively with external contractors when required.
Importantly, you are recognised for your ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, and bring high attention to detail, ability to multitask and bring a strategic mindset to inform decision making. Formal qualifications in Tertiary legal qualification and current Practising Certificate as an Australian lawyer are required.
This is a unique opportunity to diversify your career experience within a highly collaborative and commercially focused organisation and contribute to the continued economic prosperity of Victoria.
GeelongPort is proudly a WORK180 endorsed Employer for all women.
To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your Cover Letter and Resume. For any questions not or a confidential discussion, please contact
Aleisha Cajaglis
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Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
Applications close on Friday 10th October.
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