At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful - Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.
Your opportunity
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will provide legal expertise primarily to various commercial and project matters while assisting with other areas including general advisory, contract, environment, and regulatory matters.
You will act as a trusted business partner to internal clients, offering specialist guidance on policies and procedures while resolving queries and escalating complex issues appropriately. You will have opportunities to build your capabilities and support the wider organisation through training and coaching.
About you
You are a proactive and commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with the business to deliver practical, risk-based legal solutions. You will bring strong legal knowledge across various commercial, regulatory and project matters, with the ability to balance stakeholder needs while supporting positive business outcomes. With a collaborative approach and excellent communication skills, you build trusted relationships across the organisation and contribute to a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement. You will have;
- Tertiary qualifications in Law and admitted as a legal practitioner in QLD
- 4+ years' experience in a similar role
- Experience providing legal advice with a commercial outcome driven focus
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a customer-focused and collaborative approach
- Sound analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with confidence navigating complex issues
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies, regulations and compliance obligations
- A demonstrated ability to build capability in others through coaching, guidance or knowledge sharing
At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
Why Urban Utilities
Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across Southeast Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.
- Generous Salary Packaging options,
- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180
There's no us without you. Come shape the future with us.
Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.
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Legal Counsel in Brisbane employer: Urban Utilities
Urban Utilities is an exceptional employer for recent finance graduates, offering a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in Queensland through the UrbanGrad program. With a strong focus on professional development, mentoring, and hands-on experience across various teams, you'll not only enhance your skills but also contribute to our mission of enriching quality of life in the community. Our supportive work culture fosters growth and collaboration, making it an ideal environment for aspiring finance professionals.
