Commerical Lawyer, 12-month Fixed Term Contract

4 days ago

Sydney, Australia KPMG Australia Full time

**Company Description**
- ** 12-month fixed term contract**:
An excellent opportunity has arisen in KPMG’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) for a commercial lawyer for a fixed term of 12 months. 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**

Forming part of the Office of General Counsel team this role will play a key role in a wide variety of corporate and commercial arrangements and agreements, regulatory issues and litigation by
- 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

**How are you extraordinary?**

You must hold a current practicing certificate, and we value lawyers with:

- 3-4 years post admission experience with a leading law firm or in an in-house environment
- Experience negotiating general commercial contracts (experience in the engineering consultancy field is not essential but will be considered an asset)
- 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

**Qualifications**
You are an admitted lawyer and hold a current practising certificate.
**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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