Legal Counsel

• Immediate Start
• Full Time opportunity
• Great Team Support 
• City fringe location - walk through Hyde Park 

ABOUT US

FUJIFILM Data Management Solutions has been operating in Australia for over 35 years to deliver process outsourcing capabilities and customer communication solutions to Australia’s largest government organisations and private companies.

FUJIFILM is a group of people, from all over the world, brought together in common cause. We are an organisation with high ethical value, and the responsibility to act fairly both to other people and to society. For ourselves, we never forget we are pioneers, driven by passion and excitement.

THE ROLE

The person in this role will be strong in Commercial Business Support, IT Contract law, Privacy law, Compliance and Risk Management and IT and Commercial Contract review and negotiation experience to support the Company's General Counsel.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Commercial Business Support:

• Drafting and reviewing of commercial and IT service and supply contracts, distribution agreements, software implementation, IT licence, Professional Services and hardware agreements, teaming agreements, general Ts &Cs, leases, intellectual property issues, competition and consumer law issues and tender reviews. 
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation and providing advice and direction to management on the most appropriate course of action across the business. 
• Advising on and representing the organisation in response to any legal disputes, action, audit or investigation where necessary. 
• Ensuring the organisation is informed of new or proposed legislation, court or regulatory body findings and policy, updating current terms and conditions and processes and procedures to accommodate regulatory changes and ensure the organisation is compliant. 

Compliance and Risk Management: 

• Assisting in analysing the organisation’s legal and corporate risk, and offering alternatives and recommendations as required assisting the organisation in managing and minimising risk. 
• Assisting with the establishment, coordination, and maintenance of all legislative, regulatory, contractual and other compliance processes, procedures and records as required.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and assist in developing appropriate mitigation plans.
• Develop and review policies and practices on a regular basis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to activities and operation of the business.
• Advise, review and assist on training, auditing and monitoring activities and necessary regulatory reporting related to the business and help ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.

Contract and Compliance Administration and other:

• Assistance in maintenance of contract archive. 
• Maintenance of precedent documents, agreements, standard terms and conditions, standard form contracts and compliance documentations.
• Assisting with monitor and maintain compliance obligations.
• Assisting with any other legal, compliance and related administrative work, as the need arises.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be working in a small supportive team with different levels of experience to learn from.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of Commercial and IT Contract Law, Competition and Consumer Law, Privacy Law (Australian, GDPR & the US) and Telecommunications law. Knowledge of Employment Law and general compliance requirements are advantageous. 
• Exposure and understanding of compliance principles and processes and compliance experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience in corporate and commercial transactions. 
• Experience with technology and digital transactions. 
• Effective negotiation and drafting skills

Personality Traits:

• Good written and oral communication skills. 
• Good problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Be organised and proactive in nature.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a commercial/contracts/corporate Lawyer, coupled with appropriate tertiary qualifications.
• Privacy law (Australian and the GDPR) and telecommunications law experience would be of advantage. 
• Compliance experience in a commercial environment

Special Circumstances:

• May be required to do overtime at short notice.

What we offer?

In return we can offer you the opportunity to cross train and develop new skills if desired. We are a proactive organisation offering stability and excellent work company culture. Other benefits are:

• Competitive salary
• Access to Employee Assistant Program 
• Access to Novated Lease

If you can meet the above requirements and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

Successful applicant must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Employment is dependent on Australian Citizenship and a national criminal police history check that are acceptable to Fujifilm DMS.   Additional security clearances may be required as requested by Fujifilm DMS or its clients.

Fujifilm DMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people in the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with a disability.