Legal Counsel, Office of General Counsel - Melbourne
Base pay range: A$110,000.00/yr - A$160,000.00/yr
This role provides legal advice and support to Award Global’s business operations across its multiple divisions, including the Award Mortgage, Global Realty, Metro Award, Wholesale Funding Group and Award Capital. The Legal Counsel works closely with senior management to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, develop legal intellectual capital, and implement efficient legal processes and risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for major legal aspects of all business and corporate activities, including contract reviews and negotiation.
* Provide legal advice in all engagements with external parties.
* Oversee implementation and maintenance of legal systems.
* Negotiate and draft changes to standard form contracts used by the business.
* Draft new contractual forms.
* Negotiate major commercial transactions.
* Manage contract dispute resolution, claims against the business, and litigation, utilizing external legal resources as required.
* Monitor changes in the legal and regulatory environment and adapt processes accordingly.
* Advise on and manage advice from external lawyers on legal and regulatory matters.
* Develop policies, procedures, and training programs for staff on relevant legal issues.
* Identify and manage legal risks in contracts, operations, and claims.
* Research legislation affecting the business and recommend actions to management.
* Notify senior managers of new legislation that may affect the business’s activities.
* Represent the business in any legal action in which it is involved.
* Support the Finance team on major financing transactions.
* Assist the Human Resources team with employment relations matters.
Essentials
* Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency highly desirable.
* Significant prior experience as an in‑house Legal/General Counsel in the financial services, real estate, or property sectors.
* Admission to legal practice in NSW or VIC and/or Federal courts.
* Current practising certificate.
* Tertiary qualification in Law or a related discipline.
* Highly developed strategic and analytical skills with creative problem‑solving ability.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capacity to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* High degree of flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow.
* Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Seniorities and Employment
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Legal
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