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Senior legal counsel

Newcastle
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Compliance Director
Posted: 4 June
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Senior Legal Counsel

Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, the Senior Legal Counsel partners with internal and external stakeholders to provide legal advice on a diverse range of issues across WesTracs business. The role involves honing commercial acumen and negotiation skills during strategic contract negotiations critical to WesTracs revenue growth.


Location

Tomago, NSW or South Guildford, WA


What You’ll Do

* Oversee negotiation, execution and management of high‑value, strategic customer sales contracts.
* Advise on a broad range of matters including disputes and regulatory compliance.
* Provide practical solutions to a diverse range of business problems.
* Provide thought leadership on legal, risk and compliance matters, including training for stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with legislative requirements by monitoring changes and implementing appropriate programmes and frameworks.


Skills & Experience

* Qualified legal professional specialising in commercial, corporate, commercial litigation, construction or mining law.
* In‑house legal experience desirable but not essential.
* Bachelor of Laws and admitted as an Australian Legal Practitioner with a current practising certificate.
* Demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Robust commercial acumen and sound judgement.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
* Excellent communication skills in provision of legal advice.


Benefits

* Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, salary sacrificing, novated leasing, income protection insurance.
* More than 600 retail discounts (e.g., Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS, Crown).
* Health & wellness discounts with BUPA and fitness passports to multiple gyms; EAP access.
* Internal career progression and training through WesTrac Institute.
* Employee referral programme with up to $ bonus.
* Additional perks: emergency services leave, defence force reserves leave, employee share purchase plan.


Company & Commitment

WesTrac is one of the world’s largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, with over 4,500 employees. We value diversity, celebrate it, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be authentic. WesTrac is an equal opportunity employer, endorsing diversity through WORK180 and supporting First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

We recognise the value and support equal employment opportunities. We are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce.

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