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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Legal Counsel |
| Position Code: | 746 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Partnering with the business by providing legal expertise towards commercial decision making and ensuring that all operations of the organisation are compliant with relevant legislation. |
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Reports To
Group Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, CEO. |
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Supervises
Depending on the structure of the organisation, employees in this role may be individual contributors with no supervisory responsibilities, or they may supervise Legal Officers, Paralegal Staff, Legal Secretary and/or Contracts Administration Staff. |
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Main Activities
Providing advice to Senior Executives and Directors on legal aspects of their defined areas, playing an integral role in the ongoing success of the organisation.
Interpreting legal documentation and advising management on the most appropriate course of action.
Drafting court documents and appearing in court (where applicable) to represent the organisation and/or briefing external counsel on legal issues relating to the organisation.
Preparing and authorising security documents in major loans; advising staff on relevant procedures in non-routine security.
Negotiating major contracts on behalf of the organisation.
Analysing the organisation's legal and corporate risk, and offering alternatives and recommendations as required.
Researching all legislation affecting the organisation and ensuring that relevant departments within the organisation are informed of new or proposed legislation and policy.
Liaising with government officials on matter that effect the organisation's present and future activities.
Some employees may manage, lead and mentor a team.
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Key Skills
Extensive knowledge of all law relevant to the organisation's operations.
Analysis and interpretation skills.
Superior negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team leading and management skills (if applicable).
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Internal Contacts
Senior Executive, Business Unit, Divisional and Line Managers. |
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External Contacts
External Legal Counsel, Government Bodies, Industry associations, Stock Exchange Employees. |
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Typical Experience
8+ years of Legal Counsel experience, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications and registration. |
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Other Comments
Alternate Titles: Legal Affairs Manager, Solicitor, Corporate Legal Counsel, Legal Practitioner. |
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