Location:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Job ID:

R0056725

Date Posted:

2024-09-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Mission Statement:

Through the provision of legal advice and business partnering, you will provide thought leadership and support for commercial contracts, compliance and governance activities.

Your responsibilities:

• You will be working closely with the ANZ L&I team and internal stakeholders to implement company strategies and initiatives in a risk aware manner including, populating the legal sections of the Risk Review database; and presenting on legal risks at both the regional and global risk review meetings.
• You will be providing thought leadership and developing awareness of legal issues and their implications across all areas of the business.
• You will be drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting and advising on legal documents in collaboration with the business to achieve the best commercial outcome whilst mitigating risk.
• You will be advising on claims liability, legal rights and obligations in disputes and litigation matters.
• You will be anticipating and identifying relevant legislative and compliance changes and providing advice to the business on opportunities or threats arising from them.
• You will proactively developing effective legal strategies and practical solutions to address legal issues.
• You must ensure both local and global legal directives and instructions are implemented.
• You will be planning and coordinating legal training for the business.
• You will be Involvement in integrity and compliance activities, including, implementing the Code of Conduct and running integrity training at regular intervals, maintaining and updating local integrity policies as required.
• You will be assisting the Head of Legal on various company secretarial activities for the group companies.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor of Laws and Admission (or eligibility for Admission) to the Supreme Court of New South Wales (or another Australian jurisdiction). 
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in commercial law. 
• Strong understanding of AU/NZ commercial contracts and current market positions.  
• Experienced working in resources, renewables, power or utilities is desirable although candidates from other industries with a strong commercial contracting background are also encouraged to apply. 
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills. 
• Proven ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across complex business structures. 
• Strong team player who is focused on providing practical commercial solutions.