Legal Counsel Pacific

Contribute to our mission, Technology for Life.

Reporting into the Head of Legal, Compliance & ESG, the Legal Counsel Pacific will be based at our Notting Hill office in Melbourne, Victoria and enjoy flexibility, a healthy work-life balance, and have the option of hybrid working. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality strategic support, legal advice, and proactively managing legal risks and stakeholder relationships to enable business growth for Draeger across the Pacific region.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide timely and practical legal advice;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance;
• Conduct timely research, analysis, advice on emerging laws, trends, and their impacts;
• Deliver training on legal matters to promote awareness and best practice;
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents to protect the organisation;
• Support corporate transactions by handling due diligence, transaction documents, and legal integration;
• Oversee litigation and disputes, coordinating with external counsel as required;
• Design and implement legal policies to streamline practices;
• Manage the legal budget, inclusive of external legal costs;
• Advise on corporate governance and risk management;
• Identify and implement process improvements;
• Apply a compliance focused mindset across all operations, and;
• Always ensure a safety-first approach.

The ideal candidate will be equipped with the following attributes:

• Bachelor of Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised institution;
• Admitted to practice law in one jurisdiction within Australia, with a current legal practicing certificate (or eligibility to hold);
• 2+ years' post-qualification experience in a legal role preferably within a law firm;
• Proficiency in legal research tools, inclusive of AI and Microsoft Office suite;
• Ability to provide clear, concise and commercial legal advice;
• Verification of maintenance of minimum CPD requirements;
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality;
• Experience in commercial law and contract negotiation;
• Well versed with drafting high-quality documentation;
• Adaptability and readiness to handle multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn;
• Exemplary understanding of compliance rules and ability to act as a role model in upholding and promoting compliance standards, and;
• Excellent attention to details and stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication

A Police Check will be required for this position.

Make a difference – and be rewarded accordingly.

• 4 weeks' Purchased Leave;
• Company paid Parental Leave, including Superannuation;
• Personal and tailored coaching for transitioning in and out of Parental Leave;
• Genuine and dedicated career and retirement planning and support;
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships;
• Birthday and Service Anniversary vouchers;
• Exclusive membership with our Health & Wellbeing partner, offering a wide array of discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family;
• Flat structure and open doors, giving you access to everyone in the business, and;
• Structured leadership programs, mentoring initiatives, and global learning platforms.

We are passionate about everything we do. And we do it for Life.

Draeger is a globally trusted company with a well-established brand and reputation for our commitment to saving lives since 1889. We create technology and solutions to protect everyone's great asset: their life. From hospitals to heavy industry, mining and fire rescue, people around the world rely on our products: state-of-the-art technology that combines real engineering with the digital future.

With their heart and soul, our employees are paramount to our success in protecting lives in the community. Our corporate culture is underpinned by authenticity and guided by the pillars of trust, respect, and social responsibility. The work we do provides all our employees with pride and a sense of deep purpose that is rare to find.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, cultural background, faith, marital, veteran, or social status. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application process to assist with access, please let us know.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a respect, fairness, and transparency. Everyone is unique and each Draeger employees contributes to our inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in Australia or New Zealand.

No agency assistance is required.