Inhouse Legal Counsel

2 months ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia BDO Full time

About BDO

BDO is a leading professional services firm that provides a range of services to clients across various industries. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service and building long-term relationships with our clients.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join our in-house legal team on a 12-month maximum-term contract. The successful candidate will provide practical advice and work autonomously as well as part of the broader legal team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Commercial and Corporate Law
    • Advising on and drafting commercial and client contracts (both external terms and BDO terms).
    • Advising on other legal agreements including non-disclosure agreements, procurement contracts.
  • Ad Hoc Legal Advice
    • Providing ad hoc legal advice across the firm.
  • Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Matters
    • Assisting with legal, regulatory and compliance matters.
  • Employment Law
    • Advising on employment law matters.
  • Investigations, Disputes and Litigation
    • Assisting with investigations, disputes and litigation (including briefing external lawyers where required).
  • Legal Frameworks
    • Supporting the firm's legal frameworks (review of policies & procedures, providing legal training).
  • Special Projects
    • Supporting special projects and initiatives across the firm.
  • Legal Knowledge Resources
    • Development of legal knowledge resources and streamlining work processes in the legal team.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
    • Bachelor of Laws and admitted to practice in an Australian State or Territory.
  • Experience
    • Minimum 6 years PQE.
  • Skills
    • Prior commercial and corporate experience.
    • Experience in applying those skills to achieve practical solutions for the business, appropriately balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
    • A mindset of innovation and change: the ability to develop ideas, challenging the status quo as appropriate, and consulting with others to produce viable commercial solutions.
    • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, gaining the trust and confidence of colleagues across different levels and locations.
    • Agile and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities and capable of managing legal matters of all sizes and levels of complexity.

What We Offer

BDO offers a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • Health and Wellbeing
    • A range of health-focused services and benefits to support you to reach your peak potential in all aspects of life.
  • Financial
    • A commitment to providing financial support to enhance your financial security and contribute to your overall wellbeing.
  • Career Opportunities
    • Domestic and international secondment opportunities.
  • Leave Benefits
    • A range of leave benefits to support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance.
  • Lifestyle and Community
    • A range of team bonding and social events to support you in building relationships with your colleagues.

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