Senior Legal Counsel

Introduction

We are Indara

As a leading owner and operator of shared digital infrastructure, Indara is the glue that makes all kinds of relationships work. Our crucial infrastructure enables over 90% of the Australian population to connect, bringing people together, and connecting them with the technology powering our world today: from smart phones to smart meters to AI and the Internet. 

Join our #Remarkable team to deliver our Purpose to accelerate a digitised future for our communities.

#BeRemarkable at Indara

Your best work happens in an environment where you're surrounded by people who encourage you to be your best self, that champions new ideas and embraces new technology.

At Indara, we're aligned by purpose, driven by innovation, and energised by what we'll do next – together.

We'll empower you to:

#Beyou 

#Bechallenged

#Becontinuouslygrowing

#Bepartofsomethingbigger

So Come, #BeRemarkable at Indara

Description

Reporting to the General Counsel - Corporate & Customer Transactions, this is an opportunity on a 12-month max term basis (open to both full-time and part-time (4-day/week or 9-day/fortnight)) to cover a parental leave period to work closely with the business and advise on a wide range of challenging corporate/commercial matters including: 

general commercial transactions, issues and disputestower access terms and related arrangementsupstream (customer facing) and downstream (supplier facing) services agreementscorporate finance and transactions concerning the group's asset/property portfolioproperty, asset and corporate acquisitions (including new business lines)long term site leasing and licensingnew business opportunities and innovationgovernmental, compliance, risk and regulatory matters affecting the group

Key responsibilities will include:

1.    Delivery of timely practical, commercial advice on a wide range of legal and commercial issues affecting the company and its portfolio such as in relation to:

a.    Customer contracts: including existing and new customer site access arrangements (long and short term) 

b.    Services: including upstream and downstream services agreements, construction and subcontracting matters, partnering and joint venture arrangements 

c.    Acquisitions (including multi-site/portfolio and mergers): carriage and project management of deals; due diligence; drafting, negotiation and documentation of sale agreements; execution and completion of sales; and assisting with post-close integration issues

d.    Regulatory and compliance issues: relating to the company's portfolio and business, including under trade practices, telecommunications, environmental and planning and OH&S laws (including relevant state regimes)

e.    Submissions: to governmental authorities.

f.    Corporate finance: including as regards capital structure, corporate governance

g.    New business projects: including bids, tenders, property management agreements etc.

2.    Managing external/interstate counsel and liaising/negotiating with counterparty solicitors.

3.    Developing and implementing processes for the company's contracting and risk management systems and contribution to knowledge management systems

4.    Managing enquiries and issues as they arise on day-to-day business operations and the company's existing commercial, customer and property arrangements

5.    Managing disputes/litigation to successful resolution where possible

6.    Legal support to senior management, including on legislative developments affecting the group

7.    Implementing general compliance measures (including Sarbanes-Oxley and Corporations Act) as they affect Legal

8.    Championing lessons learned and continuous improvement, including better use of technology

 

Skills And Experiences

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

Skills:

•    The ability to quickly understand the commercial, operating, risk and opportunity drivers of the Indara business

•    Strong stakeholder management and partnering skills (including the executive leadership team) and ability to translate and simplify complex legal concepts for ease of use in business

•    The ability to multitask and deliver in an agile, responsive way with a strong focus on positive customer outcomes (internal and external)

•    To be a "humble, hungry and smart" team player, responsive in meeting business needs and proactive in anticipating them

•    Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to add value, including taking complete carriage of matters but also working cohesively in a dynamic team environment

•    Strong commercial judgment combined with innovative problem solving

•    A great sense of humour.

 

Competencies:

•    Strategic & Commercial Acumen – working proactively and contextually within Indara's operating environment

•    Leading & Collaboration – mentoring junior staff and working collaboratively within the Legal team and with other key departments

•    Customer Focus – understands internal and external needs and delivers solutions that are commercially sound, timely and aligned with business objectives

•    Delivering with Accountability – takes ownership and delivers outcomes with integrity, reliability and professionalism

•    Acts with integrity and impact – consistently demonstrating alignment to the Indara behaviours.

 

Experience:

•    Practicing certificate and appropriate tertiary qualifications from recognised university 

•    Minimum 7+ years PQE 

•    Law firm experience, together with experience working in-house in a reputable company is preferred 

•    Strong transactional experience in commercial, drafting, negotiating and contracting 

•    Experience in negotiating service contracts (upstream and downstream)

•    Experience in commercial property and/or corporate law 

•    Experience in drafting Master Access Agreements (original and variations) is desirable

•    Experience in mergers and acquisitions, setting up and overseeing agreements (e.g.: Tower Transfer Agreement) is desirable

•    experience in managing disputes including debt recovery is desirable

•    Exposure to telecommunications and technology sectors and planning law is desirable.

 

How we empower you to #BeRemarkable

#BeYou – We create an environment where you are comfortable to be who you are as we know the best you is the one who feels like they belong. We offer hybrid and flexible work solutions, birthday leave, health and financial wellbeing programs #BeChallenged – We provide the opportunity to work on complex and innovative work that creates an impact and promote internal career and secondment opportunities#BeContinuouslyGrowing  – We are committed to providing you with the opportunity to be always learning – as part of your role, formal and informal training and development planning #BePartofSomethingBigger  – Our Purpose means you'll be working on projects that impact our communities – giving us all the chance to be part of something bigger

Equity and Diversity

Indara appreciates the inherent value in a diverse workforce. We aim to ensure that our workforce is free from discrimination and that all employees reach their full potential. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email

Work Health Safety (WHS), Environment and Compliance

Comply with Indara's WHS, environment and compliance commitments and directions as wet out in the relevant policies and procedures available on the intranet.

---