Legal Counsel

at  Shine Recruitment

Shine People Solutions is an Aboriginal owned and operated business, we assist companies to expand their Indigenous workforce and recruit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all levels of business. This is an Indigenous Identified role and is only open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Education: Admitted as a solicitor in one or more States in Australia (or equivalent qualifications from overseas and taking steps to be admitted in Australia).
• Experience: 5-6 years post qualification experience at or nearing senior associate level from a quality law firm or in-house team.
• Strong legislative comprehension.
• Strong negotiating and drafting skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, supporting the legal team on varied workloads.
• Ability to provide commercially focused legal support.
• Autonomy in work, under the direction of a legal team member.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Efficient management of meetings.
• Ability to travel.
• Word processing skills.

If you believe you fit the above criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now. We are seeking applications urgently and we will review resumes as soon as they are received.
For further information, please contact Dani Fitzgerald on 0405 430 072 or dani@shinepeoplesolutions.com.au
Shine People Solutions and our client are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for First Nations people. This position is only open to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and equivalent provisions of State legislation applies to this position

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Legal Counsel position will provide comprehensive legal advice across various business units, addressing matters related to manufacturing, sales, distribution, trading, procurement, property, health and safety, environment, human resources, employment, privacy law, and IT. Additionally, this role will be involved in legal compliance, policy review, and advising on corporate-level issues, including major projects and transactions.
This is a full-time role based in the Melbourne office. Some interstate travel will be required and the company has a flexible work policy where you can work two days from home and the other three in office.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Assisting the Legal Team in providing legal advice to the Group.
• Reviewing/drafting sales/supply contracts.
• Reviewing/drafting procurement contracts, including some small-scale construction contracts.
• Negotiating terms of sales and procurement agreements.
• Advising on compliance with competition laws, anti-bribery and sanctions laws.
• Advising on intellectual property matters, general property matters, freight/shipping issues, and environmental licenses/infringements.
• Managing and advising on general litigation.
• Advising on agreements in the event of force majeure.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Education: Admitted as a solicitor in one or more States in Australia (or equivalent qualifications from overseas and taking steps to be admitted in Australia).
• Experience: 5-6 years post qualification experience at or nearing senior associate level from a quality law firm or in-house team.
• Strong legislative comprehension.
• Strong negotiating and drafting skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, supporting the legal team on varied workloads.
• Ability to provide commercially focused legal support.
• Autonomy in work, under the direction of a legal team member.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Efficient management of meetings.
• Ability to travel.
• Word processing skills