Senior Legal Counsel
5 months ago
Qantas operates in a diverse, dynamic and unpredictable industry. We take a commercial mindset to all we do, ensuring we make strategic decisions that live up to customer, shareholder and employee expectations.
Qantas Legal reports to the General Counsel and Group Executive for the Office of the CEO (OCEO) and supports all levels and business units of the organisation, from front line staff to the Group Leadership Team. An opportunity now exists for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Airline Services Team in Qantas Legal, a high performing team with broad expertise which adds value to and makes a positive impact on the business.
As a Senior Legal Counsel , you will be responsible for providing high quality, solution focused and practical legal advice directly to clients across areas relevant to the Qantas Group, with a focus on operational, regulatory, procurement and general commercial matters. Reporting into the Head of Legal, this legal role manages the provision of legal services to business units while simultaneously assisting the Qantas Group to maintain compliance and its reputation in the market. The provision of legal services involves:
providing legal analysis and advice for critical projects, transactions, risks and business initiatives autonomously negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts in a manner which is responsive to business needs and consistent with the Qantas Group’s risk framework preparing submissions and advice on regulatory and other matters.You will work collaboratively and closely with members of the OCEO and Qantas Legal Group, and their stakeholders across all levels of management within the Qantas Group. You will also be responsible for briefing senior executives on risks and recommendations and maintaining effective working relationships with external lawyers, and with counterparties and business colleagues.
You’ll have –
A minimum of 7 years PQE, across general corporate, regulatory or commercial law disciplines, with M&A and technology contracting experience considered favourably Training in a top-tier law firm or equivalent. Additional in-house experience in a large company considered favourably Law degree with a current Practising Certificate in New South Wales or Victoria Proven experience in corporate / commercial law disciplines, particularly contract drafting and negotiating, commercial advice, complex transactions (property and construction), litigation, regulatory safety & environment but also privacy, consumer, competition, intellectual property and technology. Ability to provide legal advice unsupervised (within a team-oriented business environment) but also to co-ordinate with both in-house and external resources in order to manage the delivery of legal services in a fast-paced environment Proven experience in obtaining, understanding and interpreting legislation and legal opinions/advice Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders Confident and effective interpersonal and communication skills, capable of relating well to people at all levels in an organisation, with strong negotiating and influencing skills and the ability to confront difficult issues Sound organisational and time management skills, with proven ability to manage complex matters and prioritise conflicting tasks while working under pressure to meet tight deadlinesWhy Qantas?
You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees. We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
If you’re ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today.
Applications close: 11 August 2024
As part of your application and in addition to your CV, we encourage you to provide a capability statement/cover letter detailing how your experience and interests demonstrate your suitability for the role.
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