Senior Legal Counsel

About Toll Group
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post - www.tollgroup.com

As Senior Legal Counsel you will be responsible for providing legal support and advice across the Retail and Consumer Division (R&C Division). This will include working on contract reviews, negotiations and drafting bespoke and complex contracts, and providing quality and timely legal support to the R&C Division and the Legal Leadership Team (LLT).
This position is a full time role, based at Sydney Olympic Park with flexible work from home options.
Please note this position will be based in Sydney.

The Role
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who will play a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to Retail and Consumer Division (R&C Division). The successful candidate will work closely with the executive team and various verticals within the R&C Division to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, manage legal risks and contribute to the achievement of Toll's and the R&C Division's business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Autonomously review, negotiate and draft bespoke and complex contracts, in line with Toll's preferred positions
  
• Work closely with the R&C Division and understand the requirements in the service industry when considering legal issues
  
• Actively support the strategies, initiatives and processes outlined by the Lead Counsel to drive the achievement of legal objectives for the R&C Division
  
• Support workload of other lawyers within the Global Logistics Australia legal team
  
• Mentor more junior members of the Global Logistics Australia legal team
  
• Contribute to wider Toll Group legal projects and support of other Toll Group lawyers where requested
  
• Reporting to Lead Counsel, as required
  
• Contribution to monthly Divisional Legal Report
  
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Qualifications-

• Minimum of 6 years' post qualification experience
  
• Experience in leading complex face-to-face negotiations and driving outcomes
  
• Experience in supporting (or leading) project work e.g. Business training or implementation of new policies and procedures
  
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment
  
• Degree in Law
  
• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner with current unrestricted legal practising certificate in Australia
  
• Previous experience working with Government contracts and/or Healthcare contracts would be an advantage
  
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
  

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don't meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly then please talk to us - you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com