Corporate Counsel

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Container Exchange (Qld) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Our Values: Be proactive – Value others – Work together - Contribute positively – Be transparent

About Us:Container Exchange (COEX) is the not-for-profit organisation appointed to manage and grow QLD's Containers for Change. Our vision is 'no container goes to waste' and we're committed to driving change for future generations. Since we began in 2018, we've kept more than 9 billion containers out of landfill, returning more than $900 million in 10-cent refunds to households, charities and community groups. We are proud to be driving a program that delivers positive environmental, social and economic impacts, and we're continuing to invest in innovative solutions that ensure all can access the benefits Containers for Change brings.

The Role:We are looking for a proactive Corporate Counsel to join our in-house Legal team.  Reporting to the Manager Legal Servicesyou'll provide expert legal advice across a range of commercial and specialised legislative matters, helping COEX deliver on its strategic and operational objectives.

  • Contract Management – Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements and contracts, ensuring legal risks are managed effectively while supporting business objectives and operational efficiency.
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Support the management of legal disputes, oversee external legal services, and support fraud investigation governance to protect COEX's reputation and interests.
  • Strategic Legal Advice – Deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders, with a primary focus on Scheme contracts and compliance with the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (Qld).
  • Governance & Compliance – Help maintain and enhance COEX's legal risk frameworks, governance policies, and compliance processes to uphold regulatory standards and mitigate business risks.

Who You Are:Our values - Be proactive, Value others, Work together, Contribute positively and Be transparent are at the heart of our exceptional culture, so we're looking for team members who not only share them, but eager to be part of a team that brings them to life.  In addition to alignment with COEX's values, you share our passion for sustainability and have exceptional relationship building skills. What you will bring:

  • Admitted or eligible to be admitted legal practitioner in Queensland
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a law firm and / or in-house legal team
  • A values led, stakeholder focused approach.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence presenting advice across all levels of the organisation.
  • Negotiation skills which can traverse both legal and financial/commercial issues.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver pragmatic, cost-effective legal solutions.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
  • An enjoyment of collaborative environments and an insightful, solutions focused approach.
  • A Blue Card, or ability to obtain one through COEX, when appointed.

At COEX your family matters, our environment matters, your wellbeing matters and most of all, You Matter.

How to Apply:If you're ready to join a team that's making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now through SEEK.

Creating an inclusive workplace is central to our values as a purpose driven organisation committed to making meaningful change. We are very proud to have achieved official Inclusive Employer status for , awarded by Diversity Council of Australia.

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