General Counsel

2 weeks ago


Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Birdon Full time

Job Title: General Counsel



Job Summary:



Birdon is seeking a highly experienced and skilled General Counsel to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice to the management team and overseeing the work of outside counsel.



Key Responsibilities:



Provide expert and strategic legal advice to the management team on all business-related issues.



Oversee the work of outside counsel and coordinate legal matters handled by them.



Develop and lead a professional team of lawyers who provide quality advice and outstanding internal customer service.



Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.



Manage the legal functions of the company, including litigation, contract negotiations, intellectual property rights, and compliance issues.



Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's interests.



Foster a corporate conscience and set the tone of the company's ethical culture.



Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements.



Advise on risk management and mitigation strategies.



Ensure appropriate corporate housekeeping and maintenance of records and stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends.



Requirements:



Tertiary qualification in law and a current Australian practicing certificate.



Possess strong legal instincts and a strong legal foundation developed from tackling a variety of projects at past roles.



Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.



Solid experience as an "in-house" lawyer in small to medium-sized organizations.



Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues.



High integrity and excellent judgment, supported by a point of view that is thought out and communicated well.



Service-oriented team player with a "make it happen safely" attitude.



Desirable:



A working understanding of commercial and defence marine service industry, as well as maintenance, service, and class compliance practices.



Comfortable working with, and influencing, all levels of internal and external stakeholders, including military, government, and commercial customers.



In-house experience most recently backed up by time spent in medium to large law firms.



Experience working with safety management systems and as a safety leader.



About Birdon:



Birdon is a diversified global group of companies providing whole-of-life solutions to the maritime, military, and resource sectors.



We are an Australian and family-owned business dedicated to industry leadership in each of our divisions.



Our vision is to create certainty for our customers by engineering and delivering the right maritime solutions.



How to Apply:



To learn more about Birdon and this opportunity, please visit our website: https://birdongroup.com.



We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.


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