Overview
We are currently seeking a lawyer with 2-4 years of post-graduate commercial or corporate experience to join our client, a multinational industrials company, on an interim-to-perm basis with their legal team concentrating on commercial contracts drafting and negotiation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to assess legal risks and commercial drivers and communicate complex legal issues in a clear, concise and practical manner. This is a potential interim-to-perm role, with the initial term starting on a contract basis with the intent to convert to a full-time employee of the organization should all parties be satisfied with the arrangement.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice focusing on procurement, customer sales, service agreements, and M&A activities.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, agreements, and other legal documents.
* Assess and advise on legal risks while supporting the business in its management.
* Collaborate with and coach stakeholders on legal matters and compliance procedures.
Qualifications
* Qualified lawyer or solicitor with 1-4 years of post-admission experience.
* Experience with commercial contracts and M&A; knowledge of competition and consumer law is a plus.
* Ability to advise stakeholders on legal risks and commercial contracts effectively.
* Strong judgment, pragmatic approach, and ability to align legal advice with commercial decision-making.
* Excellent communication skills for conveying complex legal issues clearly and practically.
* Must be located in either the Sydney or Melbourne metropolitan areas.
Why Join Axiom?
* World-class clients — our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 and ASX-listed organisations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.
* Flexibility — we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility, in the way you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, greater breadth of exposure, or more personal time, we present opportunities that help you reach these goals.
* A dedicated talent team — you will be assigned a dedicated talent partner who oversees your journey with us from joining Axiom to your first engagement and all future engagements.
* Referral bonus — once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and receive a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community.
For more information, please contact jordan.pasqua@axiomlaw.com.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. We enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet today's business demands with best-in-breed alternative legal services. Axiom is also committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.
Axiom is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. For details, see our privacy notice at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. Employment may be contingent upon background checks and work authorization. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
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