Job Overview:
A leading organisation is seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel to join its team during an exciting phase of growth. This rare and rewarding opportunity will see you play a pivotal role within the Concrete Aggregate and Masonry (CAM) Division, providing legal guidance and strategic support to teams across Australia.
As a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for delivering expert legal advice and risk management support across a broad range of commercial matters. You will also draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements, partner with internal stakeholders to support business strategy while ensuring legal compliance, drive legal innovation by streamlining processes, limiting risks, and proactively resolving issues, and contribute to governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, practical legal skills, and a strong commercial acumen. You will also have minimum 3+ years post-admission experience, ideally from a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team, experience in general commercial law; exposure to construction materials, infrastructure or heavy manufacturing will be highly regarded, proven ability to deliver practical and innovative legal solutions to complex problems, excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, high emotional intelligence (EQ) and a collaborative, team-oriented approach, passion for continuous improvement and legal innovation, and Australian Legal Practising Certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
Benefits of working with us:
* Be part of a business with over 140 years of industry leadership and a clear future vision
* Contribute to a company recently backed by global strength and expertise
* Thrive in a supportive, inclusive and values driven environment
* Benefit from diverse legal work with strong exposure to senior stakeholders
* Unlock career growth opportunities during an exciting transformation journey
Our Business:
With a respected history spanning over 140 years, our organisation has been building a better world through innovative products and services. Our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement drives us to be Always Ready. We are passionate about unlocking community knowledge and improving lives through our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Job Requirements:
* Deliver expert legal advice and risk management support across a broad range of commercial matters
* Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements
* Partner with internal stakeholders to support business strategy while ensuring legal compliance
* Drive legal innovation by streamlining processes, limiting risks, and proactively resolving issues
* Contribute to governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support dispute resolution and litigation management when required
* Work collaboratively with internal clients to enhance ease of doing business
What We Offer:
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Chance to make a meaningful contribution to our organisation's success