Invaluable Insights Gained from Running an In-house Legal Department

Join us for an engaging panel discussion where seasoned in-house legal professionals share invaluable insights from their experiences. Our expert panel, guided by a moderator, will explore key topics such as defining success for in-house legal teams, optimizing collaboration between private practice and in-house lawyers, strengthening engagement with senior management, and navigating relationships with commercial and technical teams. Whether you're an in-house lawyer, private practice professional, or simply keen to learn more, this session offers practical advice and strategies to enhance legal operations and partnerships.

Moderated by 

Jonathan McTigue - Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Jonathan is a Partner in the Melbourne Construction & Infrastructure Group. He has extensive experience in complex and large-scale commercial disputes involving contractual, tortious, misleading and deceptive conduct, directors’ duties and equitable claims.

Presented by

Jessica Dyer – General Counsel and Company Secretary, Alinta Energy

Jess Dyer is a key member of the Alinta Energy legal team, focused on optimizing asset strategy, regulatory outcomes, and market success. For Jess, legal counsel is about creating value, not just managing risk.

She believes an in-house lawyer should serve as a trusted advisor and decision-maker, ensuring that legal considerations support and enhance business objectives. At Alinta, Jess has led negotiations for major construction projects, advised on complex offtake agreements, and presented on risk management and project structuring to the Board.

With experience spanning project development from idea to integration, Jess is known for her calm, solutions-oriented approach and demonstrates the value in-house legal teams bring. Her deep understanding of Alinta’s drivers and risk tolerance enables her to be a proactive strategic advisor and problem solver at every level.

Jonathan Harrison - Group General Counsel, Acciona

Jonathan has spent almost all of his working life as a construction lawyer, starting out at Minters and Deacons before moving in-house and finding a niche working for overseas contractors who are keen to expand their presence in Australia. He has fond memories of AS2124 (unamended). 

Claire Winton Burn – Group Counsel, MMG Limited

Claire has held multiple in-house legal counsel roles throughout her career, including at Siemens and SGH Energy. She has spent time abroad in Papua New Guinea working as a consultant, and now works at MMG as Group Legal Counsel.

Date and Location

Wednesday 25 June 2025 from 5:30 pm AEST until 8:00 pm AEST

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Level 8. 447 Collins Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

Cost

This in person event is free of charge.

Click here to register

We look forward to seeing you there.