Deputy General Counsel

Alex Correa Executive have been exclusively retained to deliver this recruitment assignment. Any direct applications will be redirected to Alex Correa Executive and managed through this process.Your New CompanyOur client is part of a global group and a leading service provider to a number of industries across Australia and New Zealand including the education sector, renewable energy space, infrastructure and mining as well as community organisations. Driving a very strong transactional business, this legal team has contributed significantly not only to its maturity and growth but also in its ability to remain agile and responsive to an ever-changing market.Your New Role
As Deputy General Counsel, you will be running the day to day operations of the legal team including supervising and mentoring two Legal Counsels. Servicing the company on a national level, you will have a comfortable level of autonomy whilst reporting through to the Executive General Manager of Legal and Corporate who is readily available to assist on more strategic and complex matters.The legal team is well liked and highly respected by the broader organsation due to the commercially focussed support they provide their internal stakeholders. Your new role will see you advising and participating in negotiations around customer and supplier contracts, tenders and bids; providing education on regulatory changes, compliance obligations and risk mitigation strategies; overseeing the APAC insurance program as well as managing external counsel on more complex disputes or high stakes matters.
There is also the opportunity to be involved with the global legal team based in London and have exposure to the European operations of the company.Culture & BenefitsSome of the benefits on offer include:

• Strong market salary with generous and achievable bonus structure in place;
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working;
• A fun and collaborative workplace culture based on mutual trust and respect; and
• Other benefits include on site parking, parental leave policies, free gym memberships and novated leases

In addition to this, being able to work so closely with the Executive General Manager of Legal provides endless mentoring, professional development and growth opportunities. This seasoned leader has been with the company for over 12 years and as part of their succession plan has a wealth of strategic and commercial expertise that they want to share.Your Skills Profile

• 8+ post admission experience obtained in a commercial legal environment. In-house experience is preferred but not essential;
• Ideally, experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in the construction, infrastructure, mining or equivalent services;
• Strong experience across general commercial legal matters including drafting, negotiating, and advising on a range of commercial contracts
• A desire to lead and develop the legal team and grow the organisation
• Well developed commercial acumen and the ability to work closely with the business; and
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience managing internal and external stakeholder negotiations

To be considered for this position click “ Apply ” to submit your details or call Sophie on 07 3210 0992 for a strictly confidential discussion quoting reference number 1228352.
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