Senior Legal Counsel

RAC are looking for people who are committed to building a safer, sustainable and connected future for West Australians. As a Senior Legal Counsel you will be providing legal expertise towards commercial decision making and ensuring that all operations for RAC are conducted within acceptable parameters highlighting business risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
What would a typical day look like?

• Providing astute legal advice and pragmatic solutions to RAC business units, project teams and cross functional working groups to help them achieve their business goals
• Providing advice on regulatory and compliance matters, including in the areas of privacy, data protection, disputes, contract interpretation and other applicable legislative requirements
• Supporting and assisting business units in relation to contract preparation, negotiation and contract management
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing general commercial contracts, forms and standard terms and conditions, as they relate to the goods and services provided by the business units
• Drafting and negotiating e a variety of IT contracts, including cloud-based agreements
• Reviewing and advising on leases
• Advising business units on legal risk related to contracts
• Preparing customer-facing terms and conditions for new RAC products and services.
• Assisting with preparation and negotiation of corporate transaction documentation (e.g. shareholder agreements, subscription agreements, constitutions)
• Engaging and managing external Legal Counsel as required
• Assisting in developing legal precedents

What we are looking for in you

• Significant post admission legal experience in-house or in private practice, with corporate / commercial focus
• Tertiary qualifications in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) is mandatory
• Current Western Australian Practising Certificate is mandatory
• Proactive, practical and business minded approach
• Demonstrated work experience in top tier or in-house Legal Counsel team
• Experience in preparing and negotiating various commercial contracts.

What can we offer you?

• A workplace culture where our people feel valued, respected and empowered
• Work in flexible ways that meet work/life commitments and support wellbeing
• Diversity of work, while part of a connected and empowering team
• Be part of a purpose led organisation that gives back to the WA community
• An environment that values ongoing career development
• Great staff perks - Free Roadside Assistance and discounts on RAC products and services including Insurance, Holiday Parks and Resorts, Security, Finance and Auto Services
• Opportunities for community engagement and corporate volunteering

If you’ve been looking for a legal role with work life balance, where you can make a difference with the opportunity to practice law in-house. This role will see you being actively involved in business projects with exposure to Executive and senior leader stakeholders across the business.
Please note: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as RAC reserves the right to close this vacancy without notice.
About RAC
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, RAC values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. If you need assistance or adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use to fully participate in the application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.