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Autonomous and pivotal position supporting strategic & tactical legal initiatives for one of Australia's leading organisations

Summary about this job

Generalists - In-house

Company: Coadys Personnel Consultants P/L

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: Guide: $90,000 - $110,000 + Super

Phone: +61-8-2943-5181

Fax: +61-2-2495-2337

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Our Client is recognised as not only an industry leader but one of Australia's top employers in terms of innovation, company culture and more.  They are seeking an experienced Legal professional to ensure the Company operates within the law at all times and also to offer counsel on legal issues.

Specifically you will be responsible for:-
  • Ensuring the Company conducts its business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (including but not limited to those applicable to the operation of an ASX listed public Company)
  • Serve as Company Secretary
  • Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing legal counsel, training and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters
  • Service as primary lawyer/legal advisor on all business transactions including customer contracts, broker licenses, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
  • Advise and assist with dispute resolution, internally and externally
  • Maintaining a legal compliance program to help ensure the business is appropriately educated on the requirements of the internal governance system
  • Develop and manage dispute resolution strategies for an on behalf of the Company including management of litigation filed against or on behalf of the company, working with the appropriate executive(s) to define scope of claims and/or strategic defences and negotiate and approve settlement of disputes
  • Judge the merit of court cases filed against or on behalf of the Company 
To be considered for this role you will have a Law Degree or equivalent tertiary legal qualifications as well as hold an unrestricted NSW Law Society Practising Certificate.  You will have 2 + years relevant experience along with solid advisory and contract review skills.  In addition you will have the ability to deal at the highest corporate level as well as a commercial focus with the ability to provide practical, effective and sound legal advise to senior stakeholders.  

This dynamic, innovative and progressive Company offers outstanding staff benefits, an amazing team culture and ongoing career development opportunities. The position is available now so please forward your CV to Coadys Personnel for immediate consideration.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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