Principle Solicitor

About us
Sydney Tools is an Australian market leader for industrial tools, consumables, and accessories, supplying premium quality tools and consumables to all industries including the construction, mining, agriculture, and automotive industry. Our purpose is to provide service, support and technical expertise to lead to customer satisfaction. 
Founded in 2001 with 1 retail store, the business now spans across all states in Australia with nearly 90 retail stores to ensure customer satisfaction and reliable products to all consumers in Australia. 
 
About this Role
Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Legal Representative to join our Legal team, based in our Head Office. You will be reporting directly to the stakeholders of the business, overseeing, identifying and providing legal advice for all departments of the business including but not limited to:  

• Manage a team of legal professionals.
• Reviewing and updating procurement contracts in line with business changes.
• Manage disputes related to debt recovery and working alongside the Accounts Receivable team.
• Oversee briefs for commercial related disputes and liaise with external legal counsel to resolve disputes.
• Provide advice to Human Resources in relation to Employment Law and resolve disputes.
• Mediate disputes relating to Consumer Law.
• Update existing contracts and agreements in line with business changes or needs.
• Taking carriage of matters and running court proceedings with a high level of autonomy.
• Engage and brief external legal counsel with regard to requirements related to Commercial, Property, Employment, Consumer, Debt Recovery and Governance of Compliance related matters. 

Benefits:

• Strong Salary Base offerings + Super
• No Billable hours
• 9 - 5 working hours
• Supportive Team Environment
• Salary reviews every 6 and 12-months
• On-site parking
• Long term employment stability
• Weekly Pay

What we are looking:

• Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent).
• Unrestricted Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in a similar industry is highly desirable.
• In depth understanding of all areas of law including but not limited to property, commercial, consumer, employment law.
• 2-4 + years experience in Litigation.
• Ability to think strategically, be resourceful and provide creative legal solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Good communication and literacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

As a leader in our industry, we are looking for a strong results driven legal professional to lead our existing In-house Legal Team.