Legal Counsel

• Permanent - Full Time
• Lead purposeful change – we lead, we take the status quo and make it better.
• Live it and enjoy it – over 35 employee benefits. 

What is your new role about?
The main responsibility of this role is to provide in-house legal support to Horizon Power and managing the provision of external legal support to the business.

Your new role will include:
• Effectively manage external legal spend.
• Provide value for money legal support to meet Horizon Power’s requirements.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts with commercial and project teams in the business.
• Provide legal advice to the business including Executive General Managers and Level 3 Managers.
• Manage legal disputes on behalf of Horizon Power.
• Manage relationships with external panel firms to facilitate the delivery of value for money, commercial advice in the required timeframes.
• Advise on legislative changes and trends to assess impact on Horizon Power and manage response to key areas of risk.

Our new Legal Counsel will have: 

• Preferably five years post-admission (Associate level) experience in providing legal advice, negotiating/drafting contracts and preparing commercial documentation relating to one or more of the following areas: electricity and/or energy, commercial contracts, construction law, intellectual property matters, compliance and policy, property and land tenure and/or insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and without supervision.
• A proven ability to reconcile legal and commercial/practical issues in a business context.
• Some exposure to litigation and dispute resolution matters.  
• Strong legal research skills.
• Experience working effectively in a team.
• Strong writing skills (including in respect of preparing advice and drafting contracts).  

Be a part of something amazing for Western Australia
Being a part of the Horizon Power team is about building a better future for regional Western Australia. Our regional presence and proud history of delivering energy solutions for regional communities means we are uniquely positioned to respond to the challenge of climate change and lead the way towards a low carbon, renewable energy future.

What's on the Horizon for you?

• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Experience real recognition – more than 35 benefits that work for you.
• Give back to your community through volunteering days.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing through our award-winning Illuminate program.

Our focus is on people, safety, and wellbeing. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

What are you waiting for! Take your next step!

If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of a high performing organisation this could be the role for you.

Click on the Apply button below to start your potential journey with Horizon Power.

Applications close on Friday, 8th of March 2024. 

Horizon Power reserves the right to close the advertising earlier than the closing date.