Sydney is expanding rapidly, and Sydney Water needs to provide the infrastructure and services necessary to meet the needs of the Greater Sydney Region. This expansion includes water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, and reservoirs but also extensive technological and digital upgrades and innovative ways to use water and wastewater. These complex programs require exceptional people to help ensure the successful delivery of these high-profile programs.
This 12-month role involves providing timely and high-quality legal advice to Sydney Water, focusing on digital projects.
The role requires interaction with Sydney Water’s regulators and with Sydney Water’s stakeholders, which can influence Sydney Water’s operations.
The position will advocate for Sydney Water to drive the best results for customers, communities, and the environment and to implement programs and initiatives with the customer and community in mind.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of Legal and Company Secretariat/General Counsel in providing high-quality commercial legal advice, with a focus on Digital projects and Digital operations at Sydney Water.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on various commercial agreements, including major IT agreements, to protect Sydney Water's interests.
- Advise on rights and obligations under relevant legislation and strategies for early intervention and dispute resolution.
- Initiate and oversee legal actions and manage defence efforts in collaboration with external legal advisers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships within Sydney Water and with external legal providers to ensure effective legal service delivery.
- Collaborate with Senior Legal Counsel – Digital and the Sydney Water’s Digital team to provide legal advice on digital risk, information management contract strategies, cyber and information security and support the development of risk mitigation strategies.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Proven research and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and make logical judgments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
- 4 to 6 years' post-admission experience in commercial law and information technology law, preferably with a top-tier or mid-tier law firm before transitioning in-house.
- Expertise in advising on information security, IT service levels, operational technology, digital projects and operations, cyber security and technology-related legal issues, with cloud computing contract negotiation experience being desirable.
- Experience working with clients in regulated environments or from the IT industry is preferred.
- High-quality legal drafting and written advice preparation skills.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in law, with unrestricted practising certificate (or eligibility to hold an unrestricted, practicing certificate)
Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Closing Date: Friday 04 October at 11:59pm AEST
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact hayley.williams@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Working at Sydney Water
At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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- Published on 20 Sep 2024, 7:43 AM