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Job Description
General Counsel
- Full time fixed term role (3year executive contract)
- Geelong office location with flexible hybrid working
- Attractive executive remuneration package
Grow your career by supporting real progress
Right now were seeking a General Counsel who will continue to play their part in caring for the lives of everyone on Victorias roads. Someone committed to supporting the progress of our clients and your colleagues so they can achieve great things. Thats truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver lifecritical services where it matters.
Find out more about our shared purpose and what drives every one of us.
About the role
The General Counsel is a key leader at the TAC responsible for overseeing the Corporate Legal Enterprise Contract Management and Enterprise Governance and Compliance functions. This role ensures the TAC meets its legal and compliance obligations while supporting the delivery of its strategic priorities.
More than just a legal expert the General Counsel brings a high level of business acumen and is skilled at managing legal risk in a practical and solutionsfocused way. Youll be a strategic thinker who can offer clear commercially sound advice and actionable options bridging the gap between legal integrity and the needs of a dynamic business environment.
As a handson leader you will guide a complex multidisciplinary team while actively contributing to key legal work. You will be a trusted partner across the business known for your ability to engage stakeholders warmly build relationships and influence outcomes.
About the Team
This newly created General Counsel role sits within the Corporate Legal and of the Finance & Governance division which is committed to ensuring the TAC is financially sustainable efficient and governed effectively.
You will lead a team of six direct reports overseeing a broader group of 1520 staff including strong leaders who are wellconnected to their teams. This role requires a handson General Counsel someone who is not only strategic but ready to step in manage workloads and support the team with daytoday legal and governance work when needed.
With the addition of two new functions Enterprise Governance and Compliance and Enterprise Contract Management you will be instrumental in building resourcing and shaping these areas to ensure they are structured for longterm success and embedded effectively into the wider business.
What were looking for
Supportive and Strategic Leader
You are an experienced leader with strong people management skills and a proven ability to develop support and lead a highperforming legal team in a complex environment. You thrive in balancing strategic leadership with handson support.
Experienced Legal Professional
You hold tertiary qualifications in Law a current Victorian Practising Certificate and admission as an Australian Lawyer. With extensive experience in providing highlevel legal advice across corporate and commercial law you are confident navigating complex legal matters. You bring strong knowledge of legislative compliance governance frameworks and reporting obligations. Experience in government or a governmentfacing role will be highly regarded.
Trusted Stakeholder Partner
You are collaborative and skilled in building strong productive relationships across all levels of an organisation. You have well developed influencing and coaching abilities and experience embedding a culture of governance and compliance whilst ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Take the next step in your career. Apply now.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful youll progress to a phone screen and/or interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information read the attached Position Description or contact Hannah Egan People Culture & Engagement at for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on the 1st of June 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier please let our People Culture & Engagement Team know at . If over the phone is better for you our number is.
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety please visit our website.
A current TAC employee is eligible to apply for another position at TAC if:
- The employee has been in their current position for at least 12 months; and
- Has attained at least a competency 2 (for job groups 15); and
- Is not currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Employment Type
Full-Time
