Overview
In-House Legal Counsel chance.
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.
Responsibilities
Report to the Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and deliver expert legal guidance across GeelongPort.
Provide 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.
Embed robust governance practices and ensure compliance with board requirements.
Represent the organisation at mediation and external forums and prepare high-quality board papers with the Company Secretary.
Engage as an effective business partner with operations, commercial teams and external contractors, delivering accurate and timely legal advice.
Qualifications
Formal tertiary legal qualification and current Practising Certificate as an Australian lawyer.
Experience in highly complex commercial operating environments with expertise in legislative interpretation and commercial contract negotiation.
Ability to partner with all areas of a business from operations to commercial, including capital works projects.
Strong relationship-building with diverse stakeholders, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask with a strategic mindset.
About the role and requirements
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.
How to apply
To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your Cover Letter and Resume.
For any questions or for a confidential discussion, please contact Aleisha Cajaglis on 0439 910 866.
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.
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Applications close
Applications close on Friday 10th October.
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📌 Legal Counsel
🏢 Davidson
📍 Geelong