Senior Lawyer

About us:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. Proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa, we are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
  
We think a pretty good job starts here………
  
About the role:
Under the broad direction of the General Counsel Company Secretary, this position is responsible for providing legal advice to the executive, managers and staff on planning and development law, broad litigation issues and commercial and property law matters. The position will also conduct Planning and Environment Appeals and Land Court and Common Law actions.
Key functions of the role include:

• Providing high level, professional legal advice to the executives, managers and staff on complex legal matters across a broad range of Unitywater’s activities and responsibilities, with focus on planning and development, environment, property and commercial matters.
• Drafting contracts and statutory notices and approvals.
• The preparation and management of court actions and appearances exercising considerable professional judgement in the Planning and Environment Court, Land Court and Common Law jurisdictions.
• Conducting negotiations for Unitywater with external parties.
• Providing expert legal services including the preparation of complex legal documentation and coordinating and managing representation in complex matters.
• Identifying and recommending changes to Unitywater policies and programmes.
• Providing high level, professional legal advice to the Unitywater managers and staff on complex legal matters.
• Assisting in the timely and efficient deal with customer applications for water and sewage connections.

About you:
Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:
  

• Bachelor of Laws.
• Hold a current Legal Practising Certificate pursuant to the Legal Profession Act 2007.
• Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland with considerable post admission experience.
• Excellent technical legal skills.
• Planning and environment or similar legal experience.
• Significant litigation experience, particularly in land and planning matters.
• Ability and experience in the provision of legal advice on complex and sensitive legal issues, preferably in the areas of town planning and development, public law, and property and commercial law.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the function, role and responsibility of the political and administrative arms of government authorities experiencing rapid growth and change.
• High level written, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and personal qualities of excellence in the delivery of legal service, displaying tact, integrity and discretion.

Working at Unitywater:
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?
Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports individuals to reach their full potential.
  
Proudly Unitywater:
We know that we are smarter, better, together.  That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people.  At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply. 
It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability, and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.
  
How to apply: 
Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up to date CV.
If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks….  We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.

Applications close: Monday 27 January 2025

At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant.

For further information or to request the position description for this role, please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.comLive and work locally with an industry leader in the utilities sector., Flexible hybrid work from your home and the office (Maroochydore or Mango Hill, Dynamic and rewarding position and an excellent team environment.

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