Job description
Job details
Posted
25 May 2023
Salary
$180000 - $210000 per annum
Location
New South Wales
Job type
Permanent
Discipline
Legal, Risk & Compliance
Reference
BH-14345
Job description
Senior Legal Counsel
Newly Created Specialist Role
Sydney
Competitive Salary/Flexible working
Client Details
Our client who is number 1 globally within their industry is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team. As part of this role, you would be involved in the provision of high quality legal advice to the company to inform its business decisions and maximise commercial opportunities whilst also ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
Description
Key Responsibility's:
Provide general legal advice to companies within the group and support various business functional units where needed
Drafting and negotiating general commercial contracts
Providing advice on contract law
Draft legal opinion, advocacy materials and litigation support
Keeping the business up to date on regulatory issues
Implement and conduct appropriate legal training sessions across the business
Assisting in company secretarial duties
Profile
Key Requirements:
Ideally a minimum of 8 years PQE gained in-house or from a respected private practice firm.
Broad ranging commercial and corporate regulatory experience
Extensive procurement work – including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for the supply of goods and services
Experience managing corporate governance matters
Understanding of commercial drivers within a large multinational
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Effective planning and problem-solving skills to deliver operational excellence
Job Offer
In return, you will receive:
A competitive remuneration package
Flexible working
Market leading parental leave and career’s leave benefits
A positive and inclusive culture
The opportunity to work at a leading multinational FMCG company
To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.