Legal Counsel, Sydney

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia WiseTech Global Full time

WiseTech Global: Empowering Global Trade, Transforming Supply Chains

In a world interconnected by commerce and global trade, WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC) and our technology solutions shape the future of global supply chains, fuelling the engine and backbone of international trade.

In joining us as Legal Counsel, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our legal strategy and empowering our businesses to achieve our ambitious goals.

Partner with an impressive team. Based in Sydney, at our global HQ in Alexandria, you'll be working under the leadership of our General Counsel and collaborating with a highly skilled and impressive team to provide proactive legal counsel across a diverse spectrum, including global M&A, corporate, commercial, governance, and regulatory matters.

Embrace a Culture of Innovation

We value out-of-the-box thinking and encourage our team to push the boundaries of legal innovation. You'll be able to tackle cutting-edge challenges, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and expand your skillset in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment.

About You

You're a highly accomplished legal professional with 4+ years of post-admission experience, ideally with in-house legal expertise. You possess exceptional business judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills, complemented by a self-motivated approach and the ability to work autonomously with high accountability.

Key Credentials:

Current NSW practising certificate (or equivalent in another Australian jurisdiction)

Significant depth of experience in corporate work, commercial negotiation, and contract drafting

Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • M&A and integration projects
  • Corporate law
  • End-to-end negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements
  • Commercial advisory
  • Product counselling
  • Dispute management and resolution Fluency in additional languages beyond English is a bonus (not essential) reflecting the global nature of our operations.

Your Future at WiseTech Global

Working for a large global listed business, you will benefit from the usual employee perks/benefits and, significantly, participation in our employee share plan. However, the imperative value comes from working for a company that recognises the importance of the intrinsic value of working for a company that genuinely invests in our company's and people's long-term success, delivering sustainable growth and opportunity.

Apply Now and Unleash Your Potential

Send your resume or contact our talent team for a confidential and no-obligation discussion.

Before you apply

From time to time, WiseTech Global may use external service providers to assist us with assessing applications, including background checks, on our behalf. Accordingly, by applying for this role and providing your personal information to WiseTech Global, you consent to WiseTech Global providing this information to our external service providers who are required to treat such information with strict confidentiality in line with privacy and data protection laws and regulations.

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