Addressu&u Recruitment Partners is excited to partner with Container Exchange (COEX) to recruit for a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12 month Maternity Leave Contract. Container Exchange is appointed by the Queensland government to manage and grow Queensland’s container refund scheme – Containers for Change.
Since the launch of the scheme in November 2018, Container Exchange has overseen the creation of significant and meaningful change for the people of Queensland. Container Exchange is proud to be tasked with delivering a state-based scheme that continues to deliver positive social, environmental and economic impacts across the state. Their not-for-profit status drives investment where it matters to ensure all Queenslanders can access the benefits Containers for Change brings to individuals, charities, community groups and social enterprises across the state.
Employees live and breathe the COEX values and are passionate about operating in a collaborative environment where they really can make a difference to the broader community.
- Be Proactive
- Value Others
- Work Together
- Contribute Positively
- Be Transparent
What’s on offer?
Work for a not-for-profit organisation that is part of circular economy benefiting all Queenslanders!
- Impact: Use your legal acumen to deliver positive social, environmental and economic impacts;
- Flexibility: Access flexible working arrangements for a better work-life balance; and
- Prime Location: Enjoy working from centrally located opportunity.
- Develop and execute proactive strategies to enhance legal risk management controls;
- Offer guidance, negotiation, drafting, and advice on commercial contracts;
- Provide counsel on contracts, legal risks, and liabilities across various commercial scenarios, ensuring compliance; and
- Assist in delivering briefings to the Executive Leadership Team, Board, and Audit & Risk Committee regarding contract matters and legal advice.
The ideal candidates will be commercially astute and have a minimum of 7 years PAE with proven experience in commercial contracts management and negotiation. In addition, you will also possess the following:
- Admitted as a Solicitor in QLD;
- 7+ years’ post-qualification experience. In-house experience preferred;
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively;
- Ability to confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate persuasively with stakeholders and advise clients and senior management on procurement planning, sourcing and contract management strategies;
- Strong alignment with COEX's values and purpose; and
- Motivated, pro-active and self-managing.
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Betsy Bargh at u&u on 07 3232 9*** or email ***********@uandu.com quoting reference number 36855.
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via ***********@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.
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