About the RoleOur client is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team and provide trusted legal guidance across the organisation.
In this pivotal role, you'll ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while supporting commercial outcomes.You'll advise on all contractual matters with customers and suppliers—both pre- and post-contract—and work closely with operational leaders to safeguard the organisation's interests.
Experience within infrastructure will be helpful for this positionKey ResponsibilitiesProvide clear, practical legal advice to operational and functional leaders to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.Assess and manage legal risk while supporting commercial decision-making.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including haulage agreements, leases, loans, and purchase agreements.Represent the organisation in legal proceedings before courts, regulators, or other authorities.Stay up to date with case law, legislative changes, and regulatory developments, providing clear insights on their impact.Manage relationships with external legal providers when specialist advice is needed.Contribute to the ongoing review and development of corporate policies and proceduresAbout YouYou are a detail-oriented and commercially minded legal professional with a strong ability to balance legal risk and business needs.
You're an excellent communicator, able to provide clear advice and build strong stakeholder relationships.Essential CriteriaLaw degree with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a similar roleStrong research, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and executionExcellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesHigh level of confidentiality and professionalismDesirableExperience in the rail, transport, or mining sectorsPrior experience in a similar in-house counsel roleExclusive to Sharp & Carter Legal
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