• Interested in a change from a purely legal role?
• Reshape your career, reshape WA's energy future
• More than 35 employee benefits including a recognition and rewards' program
• Join an organisation that encourages diversity and inclusiveness

Shape WA's energy future and enjoy a career you can be proud of

It's an exciting time to work in the energy industry, with extensive opportunities for long-term personal and professional growth.

As we deliver energy solutions across the largest geographical area of any Australian power provider, we listen to and work with our communities, our customers and our team. We're responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate and leading the transition to a low carbon, renewable energy future.

We're privileged to work with, live alongside and respect the culture of First Nations peoples who first understood the energy of this land.

Compliance Specialist and Legal Counsel
Are you a lawyer who has been practising for a few years and is keen to consider a change? Perhaps a move to a role located within a business, as part of a supportive and experienced in-house team, to learn a new set of skills that are transferable to other businesses and jurisdictions?

Joining our team means you'll be part of something that really matters. As our Compliance Specialist and Legal Counsel, you will be based in Bentley, and responsible for:

• Leading the design, implementation and management of Horizon Power's compliance operating model (approximately 80% of the role); and
• The provision of legal advice and support to your colleagues in the business across a broad range of areas (approximately 10 to 20% of the role)

This is a permanent full-time position that will suit someone who has significant experience in professional services law firm and is interested in moving to an in-house role.

We require a self-motivator who has strong written and verbal communication skills, is able to juggle competing priorities and can find practical solutions to problems. In return, you will be thoroughly supported by your new leaders with a rewarding opportunity that will provide challenges and grow to become an in-house compliance expert.

Your role will include:

• Leading the design, implementation and management of Horizon Power's "Hub & Spoke" compliance operating model
• Overseeing the creation, upkeep, and implementation of the annual compliance and assurance programs, as well as managing the execution of senior management and executive annual attestations
• Preparing and presenting papers summarising new legislation and policies and their potential impact on Horizon Power to Executive Planning meetings and Board sub-committees (Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) and Sustainability and People Committee (SPC))
• Serving as the Privacy Officer, which involves addressing business queries related to privacy matters, coordinating responses to data breaches, liaising with external legal counsel as needed, ensuring the deployment of mandatory training to relevant business units on privacy issues, and monitoring applicable legislation to communicate new requirements to the affected parts of the business
• Providing legal advice and support on discrete matters including contracts, disputes and the business' legislative obligations and which may involve briefing external panel law firms as required
• Supporting the broader Audit and Risk Function in managing activities within crisis management, enterprise risk management, governance advice and internal audit coordination/reporting

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law and a current WA Practising Certificate
• Demonstrated experience working with legislation and/or case authorities and advising clients on application of the law
• Strong drafting skills in the preparation of letters of advice to clients and/or preparing legislation or policies
• Highly developed communication skills including drafting letter and emails to clients and supervising partners, demonstrated experience communicating verbally and in writing directly with clients
• Strong presentation and reporting skills including delivering presentations to colleagues/clients and/or sharing advice with clients

Our employees enjoy real rewards and recognition including:

• Working on impressive renewable energy projects across WA
• Helping to create a connected and thriving WA
• An extensive rewards and recognition program
• Access to our award-winning health and wellbeing program
• Flexible working arrangements

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you want more amazing reasons of why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice, check our careers page to find out more. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/

Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' below to get started and attach a cover letter outlining your qualifying skills and experience.

Applications close on 6 March 2025.

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!