About This Role
Grant Thornton is looking to further enhance our in‑house legal team with the appointment of an additional Senior Legal Counsel. As a key member of our In‑house Legal Team you will be reporting directly to our General Counsel and will play an important role in providing sound outcomes and commercial judgement across the firm’s legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead major supplier contract negotiations
* Negotiate contracts with the firm’s key clients, including MSAs and panel agreements, and advise on contracts with subcontractors and other Grant Thornton member firms globally
* Deal with a wide range of other commercial contracting issues, including
o Advising on emerging legal risks, such as data privacy and the use of AI in the provision of our services and procurement contracts
o Interpreting and explaining contractual provisions for the benefit of non‑legally trained colleagues in the firm
o Providing legal input into commercial disputes
* Advise on contracting best practice and identifying and implementing efficiencies
* Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Legal Team, as well as Risk, Compliance and Independence, to deliver legally sound but commercially relevant advice
* Identify trends in the risks that the firm and the professional services industry faces, and help to mitigate them
* Help inform and educate colleagues across the firm about legal and commercial risk issues, including providing input into training and the firm’s guidance, policies and manuals
Skills & Experience
* Experience in‑house within a top‑tier or large mid‑tier accounting or professional services firm; or experience in a top‑tier or large mid‑tier law firm
* Australian legal practising certificate (unrestricted)
* Strong experience across general commercial legal work including drafting, negotiating, and advising on a range of commercial contracts
* Well‑developed commercial acumen with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
* Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently, whilst delivering exceptional business outcomes
* Analytical mind and the ability to approach problems independently, using critical thinking to develop and deliver innovative solutions
Benefits
* Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching
* Salary packaging | Salary continuance insurance
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave
* Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
* And many more
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community members, and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent.
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