Senior Legal Counsel

at  Viva Energy Australia

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.
Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And with our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.
At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel who will provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial transactions, predominantly for our Supply Chain business. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex legal issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; admission to practice law in Australia.
• Current Australian Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial/corporate law, preferably within the energy or industrial sector.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, with a particular focus on infrastructure/supply chain related contracts.
• Expertise in competition/consumer law.
• Experience in construction law.
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and major projects.
• Experience with advising on complex regulatory matters and frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Adaptability and Resilience.
• Ability to work independently by self-managing workloads and projects, and also be team focused