Legal Counsel and Compliance Manager

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About our Client:

We are partnering with a leading international engineering, construction and services organisation to appoint a mid-level lawyer into their Legal, Compliance, Governance and Risk team.

About the Role:

This role offers exposure to a wide range of high-value, complex matters across multiple industries, with responsibilities including:

  • Group-wide compliance and governance management
  • Corporate reporting and regulatory monitoring
  • Providing regulatory and risk advice across business units
  • Supporting transactions, M&A, and corporate governance projects
  • Contributing to disputes, litigation and tender processes
  • Assisting with IP/trademark management

About You:

  • Ideally at least 3 years PQE
  • Coming from a recognized firm or organization
  • Experience across several of the following: compliance systems, corporate governance, corporate reporting, risk advisory, transactions, or ESG regulations
  • Strong ability to manage multiple matters independently
  • Collaborative, commercially minded and resilient, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute lawyer to join a diverse and high-performing in-house legal team, working closely with senior lawyers and executives on matters that directly impact strategic outcomes.

If you are looking to broaden your experience in a dynamic, complex environment with exposure to both corporate governance and transactional work, we'd love to hear from you.

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