Legal Counsel

Job title : Legal Counsel
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Adam Kumaraswamy
Contact email : akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1259209
About Our Client

Our Client plays one of the most important roles in public and private transport in Australia; if you’ve ever taken a bus ride or taxi you will have on doubt used their services.  With operations in five states and over 4000 employees worldwide they are the leader in land transport operations.  They offer their employees a relaxed and collaborative environment with full flexibility-something that was already well established in their culture long before working from home was prevalent.
  
About the role

Reporting through to the  General Counsel you will be involved in:
  • Drafting/negotiating BAU contracts such NDAs, licence agreements, supplier agreements.
  • Assisting with company compliance matters including privacy, modern slavery, etc.
  • Assisting with and/or managing the review, drafting, and negotiating of a range of general commercial agreements including lease renewals.
  • Acquisition assistance such as due diligence support.
  • Assist with the development of internal training on legal matters such as privacy, modern slavery, environmental laws.
  • Establishment and management of contract database.
  • Assistance in undertaking privacy compliance reviews
  • Provide advice on compliance with the organisation's legislative obligations in respect of OHS and environment issues.
  • Demonstrate work health and safety due diligence and leadership through understanding the nature of the company’s operations and generally of the hazards and risks associated with those operations
  • Support compliance with the organisation's OHS Policy and the Work Health and Safety management system through adhering to and supporting the relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Demonstrate leadership which encourage behaviours that promote OHS responsibility, consultation, accountability, and awareness.
About You

You will be Australian qualified and have at least 3 years PQE. You will ideally come from a commercial background and have had some exposure to property or property with some exposure to commercial. You will also have excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn and a can do attitude.

For a confidential discussion please contact

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