Legal Counsel

5 days ago

Sydney, Australia Kelly Partners Group Full time

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, Private Business Owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

About Kelly+Partners

- Top 20 accounting firm in Australia
- Certified Great Place to Work 3 years running
- Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022
- Awarded one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023
- Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum

Why Join Us?

In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

- Diverse role and opportunity to grow your skills
- Interstate retreats and company events
- Modern, bright workplaces with state-of-the-art technology
- Awards and bonuses for top performers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Community Service Leave

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated Legal Counsel due to the sustained exponential growth of the business. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will support the business by drafting and reviewing contracts, supporting compliance with relevant laws, preparing regulatory documentation, and assisting with the requirements of being a listed entity.

This role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent time-management and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment. Soild experience withHighQ or the rapid ability to attain that knowledge and experience is highly sought.The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Head of Legal and other members of the senior leadership team.

Position Responsibilities

- Contract drafting and review across a wide range of areas and regions including procurement, operations and property leasing.
- Supporting corporate transactions and commercial matters. This will include preparation and review of documents for mergers and acquisitions, and commercial and operational contracts.
- Proactively identifying legal risks to the business, and developing controls, strategies, and solutions to mitigate those risks.
- Manage the business’ contracts management system (High Q) ensuring all contracts are approved in accordance with the company policy and are entered correctly into the system.
- Providing timely and commercial day-to-day generalist legal advice on a variety of legal risk areas and business projects.
- Assisting with regulatory investigations, disputes and employment matters.
- Maintaining the business’ ASIC registers and lodging ASIC forms as required from time to time.

About You

- Minimum of 2 years PAE, with in-house experience desirable but not essential.
- Previous experience reviewing corporate transactions and commercial contracts.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledgeable about the compliance requirements of ASX-listed entities.
- Exceptional skills managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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