Senior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Orica Limited Full time
Senior Legal Counsel - AusPac

Date: 15 Sept 2025

Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3002

Company: Orica

About OricaAbout the role

We are inviting applications for the role of Senior Legal Counsel, AusPac. This critical appointment follows an internal promotion within the legal team, reflecting the opportunities for growth and recognition at Orica.

In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with the AusPac business on complex and high-impact commercial and compliance matters. As a key member of both the AusPac Regional Legal Team and Orica's globally integrated legal function, you will contribute to strategic decision-making and help drive business outcomes across the region. Reporting to the General Counsel, AusPac you will help shape legal strategy and help drive long-term commercial success across the AusPac region.

This role will suit a senior lawyer with a minimum of8+ years' post-qualification experiencein private practice and in-house gained in Australia who has strong corporate and commercial legal acumen, a solutions focused approach, and who can successfully operate in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing
  • Working closely with the General Counsel, AusPac and the AusPac team on commercial and strategic legal matters impacting Orica.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of legal documents (including customer, supply, service, offtake, project and JV agreements).
  • Advising on and negotiating project documentation.
  • Monitoring (and where appropriate, advising on) relevant laws and regulations.
  • Providing advice on and managing litigation and dispute resolution.
  • Support development of Orica precedents, trainings, contract management policies and procedures.
  • Provide advice and direction on any competition law matters affecting the AusPac Region.
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managing the provision of external legal services.
What you will bring
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Law (honours preferred)
  • Qualified to practice Law in Australia.
  • A minimum of 8 years' post-qualification experience in corporate/projects/commercial legal practice.
  • Experience and expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption, trade sanctions compliance, and anti-money laundering regulations.
  • Proven track record in managing external counsel and improving processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.
What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.


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