Commercial Law Specialist

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia McMillan Shakespeare Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our team at McMillan Shakespeare Limited. As an In-House Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality legal advice and services to support the growth and success of our operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Commercial Agreements
    • Negotiate and draft a wide range of client, supplier, lessor, and JV agreements, providing quality commercial advice in the terms of those agreements.
    • Review, provide advice, and prepare responses to tender/customer requests issued by large corporations and State/Commonwealth Governments.
    • Provide legal sign-off on agreements and other documents for reliance by company officers when executing such documents.
  • Marketing Advice
    • Advise on all marketing-related obligations, including financial services, privacy, Do Not Call Register, SPAM, the Australian Consumer Laws, and Trade Promotions.
    • Provide legal sign-off on advertising and other printed material for dissemination inside and outside the Group, including comfort that no financial product, financial taxation, or legal advice has been provided, and advice on Australian competition and consumer issues.
  • Risk Management
    • Provide pro-active advice on legislative and regulatory matters.
    • Intellectual Property
    • Assist in managing the intellectual property portfolio for the MMS Group, including applications and disputes in relation to trademarks.
  • Litigation and Dispute Management
    • Assist in managing litigation and brief external lawyers in a cost-effective manner where litigation has been commenced against the Group to obtain the best possible outcome.
  • Project Work
    • Assist the Group to achieve its objectives through provision of legal support on strategically important projects.
  • Exclusion of Tax
    • The responsibilities above exclude advice and management of taxation-related issues.
Requirements
  • Experience in managing a diverse workload and managing competing priorities.
  • Self-sufficient in office administration, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Large law firm experience and/or demonstrated in-house experience.
  • Tertiary qualification in law.
  • Admitted as a solicitor in Victoria.
What We Can Offer
  • Our strong people-first culture.
  • Flexible/hybrid working to enhance your work/life balance.
  • Novated lease benefits and discounts.
  • 12 weeks Paid Parental leave and access to our Parents Portal.
  • Exempt Employee Share Plan.
  • Paid Income Protection Insurance under MMSG default Super plan.
  • Access to a broad range of learning and development programs.
  • Career break and volunteering leave.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and annual Flu vaccination.
  • Lifestyle Rewards program.

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