Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end review and negotiation of commercial contracts across a high-volume, multi-region pipeline.
• Provide generalist employment and HR legal support across a large, field-based workforce, including Fair Work and workers compensation matters.
• Support dispute management, including coordinating with external counsel and building internal legal briefs.
• Develop and embed the legal frameworks, policies and processes the function needs as it matures.
• Build trusted relationships with regional sales leaders and general managers to manage the contract funnel effectively.

Candidate Profile

• Senior lawyer with strong contract review and negotiation experience, capable of working independently from day one.
• Commercial and pragmatic judgement, with the ability to assess risk practically and adapt approach to the situation.
• Generalist HR and employment exposure, including Fair Work and workers compensation, is highly regarded.
• Private practice and in-house backgrounds are both welcome; the role requires presence and gravitas to work with a senior leadership team.
• Enthusiastic, ownership-driven, and comfortable asking questions and learning in a fast-moving environment.