Senior Legal Counsel
Job description
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation where your legal expertise will help shape business outcomes and support strategic growth. We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide high-quality legal advice across a diverse portfolio, including contracts, construction, compliance, governance, and dispute resolution.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Legal and Company Secretary, offering strategic and operational legal support to internal stakeholders at all levels. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex contracts, advising on regulatory compliance, managing disputes, and supporting corporate governance functions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute legal professional looking to work in a high-performing, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
If you are a driven and pragmatic legal professional looking for your next career opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact Robyn Titmus, Director-Executive Search at Troocoo on Ph: 0409 848 667 or email executive@troocoo.com to request an executive candidate pack.
To apply, please submit your application online including your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the position.
Applications close on Monday 16th June, 2025.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Legal and Company Secretary, offering strategic and operational legal support to internal stakeholders at all levels. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex contracts, advising on regulatory compliance, managing disputes, and supporting corporate governance functions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute legal professional looking to work in a high-performing, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice across the business, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including construction and property agreements.
- Support major projects from tender to completion, including contract awards and dispute management.
- Prepare board and executive-level papers and support governance initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks and deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.
- Manage litigation and arbitration matters, including external legal counsel coordination.
- Monitor legal costs and contribute to budget adherence.
- Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a legal counsel or similar advisory role.
- Strong expertise in contract and construction law.
- Experience in highly regulated environments is preferred.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to handle complex legal issues with sound commercial judgement.
- A collaborative and values-driven workplace.
- The opportunity to influence and contribute to significant projects.
- Exposure to a diverse legal portfolio with complex and rewarding challenges.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a driven and pragmatic legal professional looking for your next career opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact Robyn Titmus, Director-Executive Search at Troocoo on Ph: 0409 848 667 or email executive@troocoo.com to request an executive candidate pack.
To apply, please submit your application online including your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the position.
Applications close on Monday 16th June, 2025.