Regional Legal Counsel

We Go Beyond for A Safer WorldThe RoleTait Communications is a global leader, with millions worldwide relying on our technology to keep their lights on, cities running smoothly, and communities safe. With emerging digital platforms, converging communication technologies, and cutting-edge engineering solutions, now is an excellent time to join Tait.We have an exciting opportunity in Brisbane for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Asia-Pacific team on a permanent basis. This role is the sole Legal Counsel position for the Asia-Pacific Region but is part of our broader Legal and Commercial team, which spans New Zealand, the USA, and the UK. You will support our UK and European offices by providing timely and relevant advice to regional management on local laws and regulations, aiding commercial decision-making, and ensuring compliance in our daily operations.

• The mission of the Regional Counsel is to manage the legal functions of the TAP Region and offer timely regional advice that aligns with Tait's global objectives. This position entails interpreting local laws and regulations pertaining to commercial processes to support the General Managers (GMs) of the region in their daily business decisions and transactions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with robust practical legal skills, a proactive attitude, and a keen eagerness to learn. Partnering with business units to provide commercial and legal support within the region.
• Empowering the pre-sales and bid proposal management teams with RFP reviews and responses and guiding them through the various RFP processes.
• Providing clear and practical guidance to the business working to ensure compliance of the Region with Tait regional and Group policies and processes, applicable legislation including regulations, directives and customer policies as well as developing appropriate polices to support compliance.
• Undertaking contract drafting, review and negotiations.
• Ensure all dimensions of proposed contracts are completed and reviewed (and approvals obtained) regarding appropriate mitigation of regional, corporate and contract risk, pricing and margin contribution, technical risk, and commercial terms.

The duties of the role will include:

• Offering comprehensive commercial and legal assistance within the designated region.
• Supporting the pre-sales and bid proposal management teams by conducting thorough reviews of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and providing guidance throughout the RFP processes.
• Furnishing clear and actionable advice to the business, ensuring adherence to Tait regional and Group policies, as well as relevant legislation, regulations, directives, and customer policies. Additionally, developing suitable policies to uphold compliance standards.
• Handling contract drafting, review, and negotiations.
• Verifying that all aspects of proposed contracts are addressed and reviewed, obtaining necessary approvals, and ensuring appropriate mitigation of regional, corporate, and contract risks, pricing and margin considerations, technical challenges, and commercial terms.

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor of LawAs well as:

• 7+ years' experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills, able to make presentations when required.
• Advanced windows application skills
• Skilled in negotiation
• Skilled in commercial risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with ICT / Technology contracts.
• Experience with System Integration agreements.
• International contracting / contracting in different jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with tender and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in Australia.

What's in it for you?We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• Flexible work opportunities including working from home.
• Free onsite parking

About UsFor more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.Sound like your kind of role?If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover Letter and we look forward to hearing from you.Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed:Applications will close Sunday 2nd June 2024For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: