Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Senior Lawyer
Classification PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services Position no. 42160
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Safety People and Governance Location Darwin
Reports to General Counsel Reports to p/no. 13304
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies
Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
diversity and Special for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for
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recruitment plans Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
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Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
applicants qualifications listed in your application. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here
Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
selected applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Senior Lawyer provides expert innovative and commercial legal advice and solutions to Power and Water
Corporation across all of its business units.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Function:
• Provide timely, accurate and commercially focussed legal services and advice, including in complex or sensitive matters with a high level of service
to clients.
- Provide strategic, innovative and commercial advice in corporate, governance and commercial matters (including managing and resolving
disputes) to drive commercial sustainability and financial performance in a strong regulatory framework.
- Developing and managing training and compliance programs to promote understanding of the Power and Water Corporation’s legal rights and
obligations as well as a culture of compliance.
- Work closely with the General Counsel to design, implement, maintain and continuously improve systems for legal risk monitoring, advice and
process across Power and Water Corporation, including developing and delivering training in areas of practice identified to improve the capability
of the organisation.
- Researching and maintaining a current knowledge base of all relevant legislation affecting Power and Water Corporation and ensuring that
relevant areas are informed of new or proposed legislation or policy.
- Identifying, developing and maintaining systems and templates to support the effective and efficient delivery of legal services.
Relationship Building:
• Maintaining and managing relationships with external legal advisers that support the efficient and effective provision of legal services to the
Power and Water Corporation including managing matters briefed to external lawyers.
- Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal stakeholders and team members enabling an engaged and positive
workplace culture.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports 1 No. of Indirect Reports 0
Key Interactions: External Stakeholders, Board, Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, Industry bodies.
LAST UPDATED: January 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
