Legal Counsel

11 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Award Global Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and support to the Award Global business and will utilise their expertise in supporting commercial decision making in respect to all of its business operations (including but not limited to the Award Mortgage, Global Realty, Metro Award, Wholesale Funding Group and Award Capital) and will help ensure that all operations of the business are compliant with relevant legislation.

The Legal Counsel is also responsible for assisting in the development of legal intellectual capital of the business and developing processes and procedures for the efficient provision of legal services and the mitigation of risks.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for major legal aspects of all business and corporate activities. This Includes contract reviews and the negotiation of contracts with all parties.
  • Provide legal advice in all engagement with external parties.
  • Responsible for implementation and maintenance of legal systems
  • Negotiate and draft changes to standard form contracts used by the business.
  • Draft new forms of contracts for the business.
  • Negotiate major commercial transactions.
  • Responsible for managing any contract dispute resolution, claims against the business, and litigation, with access to external legal resources as required.
  • Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment applicable to the business and accommodate them as required.
  • Provide advice, and manage advice provided by external lawyers, on legal and regulatory issues to the business as required.
  • Develop policies, procedures and training programs for staff on relevant legal issues as required.
  • Identify and manage legal risks in contracts, operations, and claims.
  • Ensure that all legislation affecting the business is researched, and that advice and recommendations concerning same are passed on to management for consideration and attention
  • Ensure senior managers are informed about new legislation which may affect the business's activities.
  • Ensure that the business is effectively represented in any legal action in which it is involved.
  • Support the Finance team and business on all major financing transactions.
  • Support the Human Resources team with all employment relations matters as require

Essentials

  • Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency highly desirable.
  • Significant previous experience in a similar role as an in-house Legal/General Counsel for a business within the financial service, real estate or property industries
  • Admission to legal practice in NSW or VIC and/or Federal courts.
  • Current practicing certificate.
  • Tertiary qualification in Law or a related discipline.
  • Highly developed strategic and analytical skills, creative thinking and problem solving to support the delivery of complex projects.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills; including an exceptional capacity to manage relationships with tact and diplomacy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • A high degree of flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn and grow.
  • Outstanding organisational skills; including the ability to work accurately, with a high attention to detail.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills: contract dispute resolution,corporate law,legal advisory

  • Legal Counsel

    15 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Share your expertise to make a valued contribution to this leading Education Sector service provider Melbourne based - FWA + Attractive Salary packageJoin a Well Established In-House Corporate Legal Team | Education SectorFlexible Working & Salary Packaging Arrangements Available I 12 month contractSuit 2-4 year PAE Commercial LawyersAbout the roleA rare...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Legal Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

    About the Client: Our client is a fast-growing organisation in the renewable energy sector, delivering large-scale solar, battery storage, and grid infrastructure projects across Australia. They are committed to advancing the clean energy transition and are seeking an experienced lawyer to join their team. About the Role: As Senior Legal Counsel, you will...

  • Legal Counsel

    14 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    About Our ClientAustroads is the association of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies. They deliver authoritative, practical, and impartial advice, tools, and services to support safe, efficient and reliable mobility across Australia and New Zealand.Their work includes managing NEVDIS (the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System),...

  • Legal Counsel

    15 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Systra Full time $110,000 - $160,000 per year

    SYSTRA is a global engineering consultancy that provides services across transportation, technology, and security sectors. With more than 10,000 professional employees, our engineering capabilities ensure we deliver world-class, safe and sustainable solutions to projects around the world.When you join SYSTRA ANZ you can expect to be part of a connected,...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Quinn Allan Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Legal Counsel – Corporate and Commercial | Melbourne | In-HouseOur client, an established and forward-thinking international organisation, is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its corporate legal function. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to work on strategic transactions and provide commercial legal support across a broad...

  • Legal Counsel

    10 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Vanguard Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    About VanguardMore than 45 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external shareholders....

  • Legal Counsel

    6 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bush Heritage Australia Full time $165,000 - $200,000 per year

    Fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a leading conservation organisationLocation - based in Melbourne (Hybrid)$165k, plus 12% superFull time, permanent positionThis is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia's unique wildlife and their habitat.About usAs a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue...

  • Legal Counsel

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bush Heritage Australia Full time $165,000 - $200,000 per year

    Fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a leading conservation organisationLocation - based in Melbourne (Hybrid)$165k, plus 12% superFull time, permanent positionThis is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia's unique wildlife and their habitat.About usAs a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue...

  • General Counsel

    13 hours ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    ***This role is exclusively Listed with Legal People*About Our Client**Our client is a leading global provider of innovative construction technology solutions designed to make job sites safer, more productive, and more compliant. They partner with some of the largest builders and contractors to digitise and streamline safety, quality, and operations...

  • Legal Counsel

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Venue Co. Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Legal Counsel – Property Leasing & Mergers & AcquisitionsAustralian Venue Co. is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our high performing Legal team at our new Melbourne CBD head office. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, fast-paced role supporting one of Australia's most evolving hospitality groups as we...