Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Osborne, Australia ASC Full time

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to a relevant Head of Legal (Corporate Services, Multi-Class Sustainment, or SSN-AUKUS), you will support the broader ASC legal team to provide quality, practical and commercial legal advice and services on various legal matters and contracts in relation to all of ASC’s business activities, and assist the business effectively manage legal risk and ensure legal compliance.


Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and support to ASC’s various business units in relation to legal compliance and legal risk management, including on issues such as intellectual property, work health and safety, environment, quality, information systems, privacy, nuclear regulation, corporate governance, government business enterprise, export controls, employment (including industrial relations), and equal opportunity, amongst others. Demonstrated experience in one or more of these areas will be held in high regard.
  • Draft, review and provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial contracts and dealings, including contracts relating to procurement, sponsorship, NDAs, joint ventures, property and disputes.  
  • Assist with the preparation of, and maintain and update precedents and templates, as well as policies and procedures.
  • Take an active role in educating the business in relation to legal issues that are relevant to ASC, including delivering training on legal topics.
  • Manage any disputes involving ASC and briefing external solicitors where required.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of current legislative requirements, relevant legislative changes, legal best practice, and any specific legal and compliance issues that affect ASC.
  • Undertake investigations as required under ASC policies and relevant legislation.
  • In addition to the above responsibilities, successful candidates for Senior Legal Counsel roles will be expected to:
    • Provide ASC’s senior management with practical, accurate and timely counsel on a variety of legal topics and emerging risks
    • Lead negotiations and matter management of high value/high risk commercial agreements and other legal matters from a legal perspective, including draft, review and provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial contracts and dealings.
    • Supervise, train, develop and mentor junior members of the ASC Legal team
    • Prepare and update precedents and templates, as well as policies and procedures, and deliver training on legal topics
    • Initiate and lead the implementation of strategic legal, compliance and business development initiatives

About You

  • Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent) and be admitted to practice law in South Australia
  • Excellent verbal communication and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy and timeliness
  • Ability to work autonomously, influence and engage with multiple stakeholders across the business
  • A minimum of 3 years’ post admission experience for Legal Counsel roles and a minimum of 5 years’ for Senior Legal Counsel roles (preferably in private practice or some in-house legal experience)

Eligibility

These roles require a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for these roles are dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all interest for these roles, as these roles require an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.


Benefits

  • Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
  • Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
  • Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
  • Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
  • Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
  • Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
  • A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
  • Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Register today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Please note that the registration process closes on 2 November 2024.

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