General Counsel
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Job Summary
Lead the legal function of Australias leading renewable energy business
Hydro Tasmania is Australias leading renewable energy business and the largest generator of clean hydropower in the country. With over a century of innovationstewardshipand engineering excellence we play a critical role in powering Tasmania and advancing Australias renewable energy transition.
About the Role
The General Counsel is the Corporations senior legal adviser leading a highperforming Legal Team and overseeing the effective management of all legal issuesimpactingthe business. As a trusted partner to the Board CEO and Executive Leadership Team you will:
Deliver strategic commerciallyfocusedand independent legal advice that supports businessobjectiveswhile managing legal and reputational riskin a pragmatic responsive and solutions focused way.
Develop a deep understanding of Hydro Tasmanias legal and regulatory environment and oversee the provision of authoritative advice and guidance on the full spectrum of legal mattersimpactingthe business including corporate and commercial law major projects construction competition employment regulatory affairs dispute resolutiongovernanceand compliance.
Leadmentorand develop an experienced in-house legal team setting clear standards for qualityresponsivenessand client service.
Oversee the effective engagement and management of external legal advisers to ensure high-qualitycost-effectiveand commercially aligned support.
Bring a commercial mindset and proactive strategic insight to complex and sensitive matters.
Be a highly respected and influential voice at Board and executive level inspiring confidence and enabling robust decisionmakingacross the organisation.
About You
You are an accomplished senior legal professional with extensive experience in either corporate/commercial transactions major projects and infrastructure asset management or regulatory environments. You also havedemonstratedcapabilityadvisingBoardsCEOsand senior executives in large complex are recognised for combining legal excellence with commercial pragmatism strategicjudgmentand the ability to build confidence at the most senior levels of an organisation.
Exposure to the energy sector will be highly will have:
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide strategic technically sound legal advice across a broad range of relevant legal disciplines.
Excellent ability toidentify assess and manage legal risk and balance this with commercial imperatives.
Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills with the presence to engage confidently at all levels.
The credibilityjudgmentand interpersonal skills to quickly earn the confidence of the Board executiveleadersand key internal stakeholders.
A responsive and business-oriented approach with the capacity to deliver clearpracticalandtimelyadvice in a dynamic operational environment.
Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing legal team.
Ability tomaintainstrategic focus prioritise effectively and manage significant workloads.
A proactive values-led leadership approach fostering professionalismcollaborationand service excellence.
Strong capability in managing external counsel for qualitydeliveryand budget outcomes.
Why Join Hydro Tasmania
This is a rare opportunity to shape the legal function of one of Australias most important renewable energy organisations. You willoperatewith influence and purposehelping to guide a business that is central to Tasmanias energy future and Australias clean energy transformation.
A competitiveremunerationpackage will be offeredcommensuratewith the seniority of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
To apply please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation and skills and experience as relevant to the role.
Applicationsclose9amWednesday8 April 2026.
