Legal Counsel

Job title : Legal Counsel
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Adam Kumaraswamy
Contact email : akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1277626
If you are junior lawyer with at least 1-2 years PQE of ideally commercial experience and are looking for a foray In House then this is an opportunity that you will need to consider.

In this role you will be involved in: 

  • Drafting & negotiating a variety of commercial agreements
  • Maintain corporate records, including preparation of organizational documents, certifications, written consents and minutes and other corporate documentation as needed for Asia Pacific subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • Assist with Asia Pacific entity management and general corporate housekeeping, including working with outside service providers on annual filings, qualifications/withdrawals and other governmental filings as necessary to comply with local, state, national and international requirements for business operations.
  • Assist with maintaining global corporate structure charts and entity lists.
  • Assist with M&A, finance and real estate deal closing logistics. Coordinate signatures, check documents, and follow up on open items under the supervision of the lead attorney on a particular deal.
  • Assist with M&A due diligence and post-acquisition documentation and integration, including updating structure charts, files and spreadsheets.
  • Assist with KYC requests.
  • Assist with permitting and licensing on various matters.
  • Assist with requests for documents for audit and other review purposes.
  • Compile and maintain electronic data bases of transaction related documents (including due diligence, closing and post-closing documents and correspondence).
  • Adapt to changing priorities and proactively identify areas of need and generate and implement action plans.
  • Work collaboratively, proactively and responsively with a broad range of colleagues locally and internationally on a variety of legal and strategic projects, ensuring good relationships between legal, finance, human resources, IT, operations, and corporate development of Lineage and its affiliates to facilitate a coordinated team approach.
To be considered for this role you will have at least 1-2 years PQE ideally across the commercial space. You will have good communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent attention to detail, you will have the ability to work autonomously + within a team based environment. You will also have a can do attitude.

For a confidential discussion please contact

Adam Kumaraswamy
e: akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
m: 0414 223 338