Job Opportunity
This is a dynamic and engaging role for a senior lawyer with commercial acumen, seeking to advance their career in a challenging corporate/commercial environment.
As a key member of our legal team, you will be responsible for handling high-level corporate/commercial work, including contract negotiation and drafting, intellectual property work, and building AI and digital capabilities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial law, either from a top-tier or mid-tier firm or an in-house legal function, and the ability to handle complex contracts and transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead corporate/commercial work, including contract negotiation and drafting, and provide legal advice on commercial contracts.
* Manage broad commercial matters, develop and manage dispute resolution, and provide legal advice on commercial contracts.
* Handle litigation/dispute resolution work as part of a broad in-house function, including disputes with suppliers, defective product claims, misleading and deceptive conduct, and debt recovery.
* Work alongside a Senior General Counsel, manage stakeholder and supplier relationships, and utilise a broad set of legal skills.
* Apply commercial acumen across matters, and contribute to the development of the legal function and projects.
Our business operates in commercial, supplies, services, and insurance spaces, supporting Australians nationwide. This role offers substantial responsibility and opportunity.
Key qualifications and experience include a minimum of 5 years and up to 10 years of experience in the commercial legal field, either in-house or at a strong law firm, with a strong commercial focus and the ability to handle complex contracts and transactions.
Benefits
This role provides a broad and challenging opportunity for a commercially-minded senior lawyer to grow their career and make a meaningful contribution to our organisation.