Senior Legal Counsel
1 hour ago
SUMMARY
A leading listed mining services company seeks a Senior Legal Counsel with a commercial focus to join its collaborative team and support its business across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
THE COMPANY
A leading global mining services company supporting resources and mining companies, with operations in over 50 countries, 16,000 employees and a significant presence in Australia and APAC.
THE ROLE
This role reports to the APAC General Counsel and is part of a small, high-performing legal team that supports the business across the APAC Region.
The role will include:-
- Negotiation and Drafting of Sales and Supply Contracts
- Legal Operations
- Disputes
- Strategic Initiatives
- Projects
This role will suit a lawyer with at least 6+ years of experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or solid in-house experience supporting the construction, mining, or resources sectors, and who has strong commercial acumen and a solutions-focused approach.
A key role within the regional and global legal team, where the ability to influence senior stakeholders and perform will see you thrive.
Hands-on and part of the business – Partner with senior leaders and internal stakeholders on key commercial contracts – drafting, analysing, negotiating, and supporting the successful delivery of customer contracts and procurement agreements.
Commercial risk management: Use your legal knowledge to improve the business's commercial outcomes. Ensure the company meets its legal and corporate obligations, including developing preventative procedures and being instrumental in improving risk management.
ABOUT YOU
You have the basics – a current Australian Practicing Certificate and a minimum of 6+ years post-qualification experience, ideally with prior experience from a reputable law firm and/or in-house team.
You're comfortable calling a spade a spade – prior exposure to clients or businesses operating in sectors such as heavy industry, manufacturing, construction, engineering, mining, or resources will be beneficial but not essential.
You have established technical legal skills – especially in drafting and reviewing various legal documents and contracts, including supply, procurement, and sales contracts.
You get it commercially – you have strong negotiation skills and a keen awareness of commercially minded and compliant legal solutions for the business. You also have the aptitude for managing diverse stakeholders' work priorities and expectations.
ON OFFER:
- Join a well-respected and collaborative legal team providing pragmatic legal advice and solutions within a global business
- Hands-on role with the opportunity to develop direct relationships with key stakeholders
- Training and development with diverse opportunities for a flexible career path to grow your skills
- Work in a global company and have full visibility of the business from strategy to execution.
- Competitive salary package from the outset
SALARY: To $228,500 including super plus $21k car allowance.
NEXT STEPS
This role is filling quickly, so if you want to explore this opportunity further, please apply, and we will contact you shortly. Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please contact Lee Hogben at Dovetail Legal Solutions, , to arrange an initial chat.
DOVETAIL
Founded in 2015, Dovetail is Australia's only dedicated in-house legal recruiter. We've made over 400 placements, assisted hundreds of companies, and helped grow the careers of thousands of lawyers. Call us to see if we can help you.
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