Overview
Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently‐owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms. We are committed to our clients, people and communities and promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution and personalised experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead major supplier contract negotiations.
* Negotiate contracts with the firm's key clients, including MSAs and panel agreements, and advise on contracts with subcontractors and other member firms globally.
* Deal with a wide range of commercial contracting issues, including advising on emerging legal risks such as data privacy and the use of AI.
* Interpret and explain contractual provisions for non‐legally trained colleagues.
* Provide legal input into commercial disputes.
* Advise on contracting best practice and identify and implement efficiencies.
* Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Legal Team, Risk, Compliance and Independence to deliver legally sound but commercially relevant advice.
* Identify trends in risks facing the firm and the professional services industry, and design mitigation strategies.
* Inform and educate colleagues across the firm about legal and commercial risk issues, including by providing input into training and the firm's guidance, policies and manuals.
Skills & Experience
* Experience in‐house within a top‐tier or large mid‐tier accounting or professional services firm, or a top‐tier or large mid‐tier law firm.
* Australian legal practising certificate (unrestricted).
* Strong experience across general commercial legal work including drafting, negotiating and advising on a range of commercial contracts.
* Well‐developed commercial acumen with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently while delivering exceptional business outcomes.
* Analytical mind and ability to approach problems independently, using critical thinking to develop and deliver innovative solutions.
Benefits
* Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days.
* Permanent, full‐time opportunity.
* Work alongside collaborative leaders and industry experts.
* Mental health support.
* Financial & wellbeing coaching.
* Salary packaging and salary continuance insurance.
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave and paid secondary carers leave.
* Fully funded gym membership.
* Health insurance discounts.
* First professional services firm in Australia to trial and permanently implement a 9‐day fortnight with no reduction in salary.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.
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