Legal Counsel Role
* This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Legal Counsel, providing essential legal support in a global agriculture network.
Your Responsibilities
* You will assist in providing commercially oriented legal advice across various business contracts.
* Support the team in drafting commercial agreements, including leases and licenses.
* Advising on day-to-day legal and operational issues.
* Assist with managing insurance matters for Australia and New Zealand.
* Support the team in managing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and debt recovery actions.
* Coordinate with external legal advisors to support business needs.
* Monitor legislative changes and support legal compliance training.
* Participate in cross-business internal projects.
About You
* Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in law.
* A strong interest in commercial law and willingness to grow an in-house legal career.
* Motivation, proactivity, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Exposure to construction law, general litigation, or corporate/commercial law through internships or clerkships is a plus.
* Ability to understand and respond to commercial drivers behind business decisions.
* Up-to-date knowledge of legal trends, ideally through ongoing CPD engagement.
* Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
* Familiarity with technology in legal tasks.
* Willingness to understand the business.
Compensation & Benefits
* Training and development opportunities for multi-skilling.
* Employee assistance program for confidential support.
* Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and computer offers.
* Novated leasing.
* Birthday leave and years of service recognition.
* Rigorous safety practices.
* Gender-inclusive paid parental leave.
* A supportive environment prioritizing respect and teamwork.
Career Progression
Long-term career opportunities with exposure to senior leadership and various business areas.