Special Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia KPMG Full time

An excellent opportunity has arisen in KPMG’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) for a commercial lawyer. The OGC deals with a wide variety of corporate and commercial arrangements and agreements, regulatory issues and litigation. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

**Your Opportunity**

Key responsibilities include working with your colleagues to:

- Draft and negotiate general contracts and commercial agreements
- Review new products and service offerings
- Provide legal advice in relation to tender documents and client service offerings
- Liaise closely with the business and external counsel

**Your Experience**

The role we are looking to fill would suit a commercial lawyer with more than 8 years PQE experience in a leading law firm, or in-house equivalent. You will have:

- A current Australian practicing certificate
- Experience negotiating general commercial contracts
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience building relationships with internal clients at all levels
- A proactive and commercial approach to problem solving
- Well-developed commercial acumen to overlay the legal analysis
- Project management, research, analysis and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility, adaptability and a team-orientated attitude
- Ability to operate independently as required and proactively manage competing priorities

**Why Join Us?**
- Engage with diverse range of commercial agreements.
- Become part of a highly supportive and innovative in-house team dedicated to collaboration.
- Thrive in a culture that supports professional growth, champions innovation, and values work-life balance.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.

Please note the salary ranges from $170k+ with respect to your level of experience.

This role is permanent full time based in Sydney or Melbourne.

**Qualifications**:

- Specific qualifications are mentioned above

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._

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