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Long term career opportunity Commercial focus Convenient city fringe location at Parkside About us We are Viterra, we are part of a global company with our headquarters in Europe. We connect Australian growers with domestic and international consumers through our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network. Our Australian and New Zealand business has its main office in Adelaide with other key offices in Melbourne and Auckland. Viterra operates a storage and handling network of strategically located sites and port terminals spanning key growing regions in South Australia and western Victoria. We receive growers' grain into our network, store it and move it to international and domestic markets. We are also one of the largest buyers and exporters of grain in Australia. Our unique culture empowers our employees to think innovatively and develop their careers in an exciting and supportive environment. About the role We have a fantastic opportunity for a law graduate/first-year lawyer to join our in-house legal team, providing essential legal support across the business. You will be based at our Adelaide office and work alongside our General Counsel and two Senior Legal Counsel, gaining valuable exposure to the senior leadership team. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop practical legal experience while supporting the business across various commercial, operational, and legal matters. Duties Assist in providing commercially oriented legal advice across a variety of business contracts. Support in drafting commercial agreements, including leases and licenses. Advise on day-to-day legal and operational issues as they arise. Assist with managing insurance matters for Australia and New Zealand. Support the team in managing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and debt recovery actions to secure favourable outcomes. Coordinate with external legal advisors to support business needs. Monitor legislative changes and support legal compliance training. Participate in cross-business internal projects, gaining exposure to different areas of the business. About you Tertiary qualified in law Strong interest in commercial law and willingness to grow your legal career in-house. Motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Exposure to construction law, general litigation, or corporate/commercial law through internships or legal clerkships is a plus. Ability to understand and respond to the commercial drivers behind business decisions. Up to date with the latest legal trends, ideally through ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) engagement. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Familiarity with technology and its application to legal tasks. Willingness to develop an in-depth understanding of the Viterra Australian and New Zealand business. Benefits You'll be joining an established world-leading global agriculture company which has been operating in South Australia for more than 70 years, and benefit from: Training and development which is offered to all employees to enable multi-skilling within the workforce. Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support. Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and computer offers. Novated leasing. Birthday leave. Years of service recognition. Rigorous safety practices. Gender-inclusive paid parental leave. A supportive environment which prioritises respect and teamwork. How to apply To apply for the position please click on 'Apply' at the bottom of the page or for further information please contact HR Business Partner Maria Valiff on. Applications close Sunday 29 June 2025 Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time. Attachments:
* 2025.04
* Legal Counsel PD.pdf
* Viterra Collection Notice A4 85827.pdf
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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