legal counsel

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ablethorpe Recruitment Full time
  • Legal Counsel years' PQE
  • Corporate | Commercial | M&A | Tenders | IP | Licences | Leases
  • Amazing Senior Opportunity | Impact the success of the business

NEW ROLE – Rare opportunity for Senior Corporate/Commercial Lawyer to join successful freight management company FMH Group. Be a part of the growth.

Our Client

FMH Group is a holding company with diversified interests across logistics services. What began in 2000 with a founder's vision to improve freight management by fostering better relationships with transport carriers, has grown to become one of Australia's preeminent logistics providers. FMH's proprietary technology platform is market-leading, and underpins FMH's growth strategy to create a new ecosystem of freight management, integrated across transport, warehousing, and fourth party logistics.

The Role

There is now a new and exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join the in-house team. Reporting to the Chief Legal & Risk Officer, you will be responsible for contributing to FMH's strategy and vision through the provision of expert legal advice ensuring the ongoing protection of FMH's interests. The Legal Counsel will provide a full suite of legal services to FMH Group entities including but not limited to the following: contract preparation and negotiations, tendering, leases and licences, contract and workplace law, dispute resolution, commercial transactions including acquisitions, brand and intellectual property rights, and privacy matters.

Full PD available on request to suitable candidates.

What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing business with a progressive and innovative culture. You will have the chance to provide expert legal knowledge to the management team and be a part of the success of the business. An attractive salary package and a hybrid 4 days in the office and 1 working from home week is also on offer (post probation period).

To Apply

Please apply online using the links in this advertisement.

You can also call Jock Campbell or Stuart Ablethorpe via our reception team on .

All discussions will be in strict confidence and your CV and details will not be passed to any third party or prospective employer until instructed by you.

You can also send your CV direct to or

Ablethorpe has been exclusively engaged by FMH Group to recruit for this role and any direct applications to FMH Group will be redirected to Ablethorpe Recruitment.

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