Legal Counsel

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Legal Counsel. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Make a positive impact on Australian society
• Be a valued member of our in-house legal team
• Full time role based in Sydney CBD

Who is Standards Australia?

We are an independent not-for-profit organisation, recognised by the Australian Government as the peak non-government Standards body. We develop internationally aligned Australian Standards in the national interest and work closely across government, industry, consumer and stakeholder groups.

We are a team of 110+ employees based in Sydney CBD. We have a collaborative, down to earth, professional working environment where we encourage self-growth and career development.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal counsellor to join our team on a full time permanent basis.  This position will be based in the heart of the Sydney CBD.

About the role

• Assist General Counsel in providing legal advice, interpretation, representation and assistance on legal matters that affect or potentially affect the company.
• Ensure legal compliance with statutory and contractual obligations, and limit risk exposure.
• Ensure that legal services are provided in a timely and efficient way.
• Liaise with external lawyers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, review, advise and assist with negotiation and implementation of commercial contracts, in particular, Services Agreements and Copyright Licences.
• Advise as required in the areas of corporate law, contract law, intellectual property law (including copyright), privacy, competition law, insurance.
• Management of Adoption and Copyright material requests, including ensuring staff are aware of requirements for copyright and adoption access.
• Work with the business and General Counsel to instruct external legal providers.
• Assist General Counsel on the design and implementation of risk management systems and frameworks.
• Assist General Counsel in coaching and training internal stakeholders to promote risk focus and ensure understanding of key legal issues affecting their own roles.
• Maintain trade mark portfolio and assist with trade mark registrations.
• Attend to legal matters arising in connection with litigation, coronial matters, inquiries and other legal issues as they arise.

About you

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills:

• Presence and confidence to deal effectively with management and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen and well balanced approach to business issues.
• Excellent attention to detail, judgement and analytical skills.
• Sound internal consulting skills and relationship management capability.
• Excellent analysis, research and negotiation skills.
• Outcome & results focused.
• Ability to ‘add value‘ in fulfilling this role.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas.

Minimum Education/Professional Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Australian legal qualifications.
• A current practicing certificate for the State of New South Wales.
• Rounded professional with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position or in practice, with broad legal experience.

Working for Standards Australia

Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Excellence form the basis of all we do. We measure our success not only on the outcomes but on the path we took to get there.

We offer a flexible and positive environment where individual and team efforts are recognised and rewarded. We invest in the health and welfare of our people offering access to an Employee Assistance Program, Salary Packaging, yearly flu vaccinations and regular social events.  We are committed to a workplace which supports equal employment opportunities.

What now?

If this sounds like an environment that will bring out the best in you, please submit your covering letter and resume. Eligible applicants must be a Permanent Resident or have legal rights to work in Australia.