Senior Corporate Lawyer

2 months ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Pacific National Full time
About Pacific National

Pacific National is a leading company in the AU rail industry, with an amazing team that's continuing to grow rapidly. This role offers a unique chance to join a dynamic organization at its peak and contribute to its success.

Role Overview

We're seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join our team on a permanent basis. As a key member of our legal department, you'll play a vital role in managing legal risks and delivering valued services to support our business objectives.

This position requires a strong commercial focus combined with sound drafting and negotiation skills. You'll be advising the Pacific National business on regulatory regimes, negotiating key commercial contracts, and managing legal disputes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle a diverse array of legal tasks, including commercial, customer, and supplier arrangements, infrastructure projects, property transactions, health, safety, and environment matters, disputes, and claims management, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Advising the Pacific National business on applicable regulatory regimes, including Australian rail industry specific legislation and health, safety, and environmental frameworks.
  • Negotiating key commercial contracts, including customer and supplier contracts, and property documents.
  • Managing legal disputes and proceedings filed against or on behalf of Pacific National, working with relevant teams to define strategy and approve settlements of disputes as appropriate.
  • Collaborating across the Chief Legal Officer's function to develop legal tools and methodologies consistent with best practice in-house teams.
About You

To complement our high-performing team, you'll be a value-driven professional who provides high-quality, timely, and independent legal services that meet our strategic objectives. Ideal candidates possess:

  • Bachelor of Laws or equivalent, and admitted to practice as a Lawyer in Australia.
  • Minimum 2 years of legal experience in private practice or in an in-house commercial environment.
  • Independent and innovative thinking, with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen combined with sound drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Collaborative approach achieving success with and through others.
  • Ability to work autonomously while being a team player and manage competing priorities.
Benefits

We offer competitive benefits, including:

  • A salary of AUD 120,000 - 150,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Industry-leading programs focused on your growth and career development.
  • Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks, with superannuation – after only 6 months service.
  • Flexible working options – discuss what suits you at your interview.
  • A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program.

Pacific National values diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels accepted and valued for who they are.

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