Legal Counsel

5 days ago


City of Parramatta Council, Australia Taylor Root Full time

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from Taylor Root

Associate Director - Inhouse Legal and Co Sec at Taylor Root

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a legal counsel to join the legal team of a large not-for profit in the education sector, during a period of significant expansion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing pragmatic and business-focused solutions to legal issues
  • Advising the Executive Leadership Team, senior system and school leadership and Board on legal and privacy matters
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts as well as providing contract-specific and general corporate and commercial advice
  • Supporting Principals and other leaders in legal issues arising from operation matters, including compliance with court orders
  • Providing legal input on strategic, governance and administrative matters and sourcing and managing relationships with external providers where external expertise is required

Ideal Candidate

  • Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand
  • 3-6 years PAE with a reputable firm and/or in house
  • Experience in general commercial law is essential, privacy law experience would be advantageous, although full training will be provided
  • Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work confidently with people at all levels within the business
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing oliviacourtney@taylorroot.com.au or calling 0292369000.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education, Non-profit Organizations, and Education

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