Job: 3577

Legal Counsel

  • Join an ASX 200 company with a strong brand and reputation in Australia

  • Work directly with the General Counsel and senior advisers across the business

  • Performance based bonus structure and additional benefits on offer

This growing ASX 200 company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. It is an exciting time to join and this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a business that is evolving rapidly and making bold moves in its sector. With a strong operational footprint in Australia, the company is focused on long-term sustainability, innovation, and strategic growth.

About the Opportunity

This position offers the chance to work closely with the General Counsel and a wide variety of stakeholders in a broad and influential legal position. You’ll be a trusted advisor across the business, with no two days the same, you will gain exposure to high-impact projects, build strong working relationships within the business providing advice across a wide range of commercial, corporate, operations, contractual and regulatory matters.

Some of your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting the legal and commercial teams in negotiating services, procurement and construction contracts, including both variations from the company's standard templates and amendments to supplier terms;

  • Assisting with the strengthening of the company's contract templates and contracting processes;

  • Supporting the negotiation of agreements with third parties, including mining access agreements and licences; and

  • Assisting with corporate matters, including ASX announcements and governance activities.

About You 

This position would suit a lawyer with 5-8 years' PAE, ideally gained across both private practice and in-house with a background in either the mining, resources, construction or engineering sectors.

You’ll also bring:

  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.

  • Strong judgment, critical thinking, and a pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.

  • Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What’s on Offer

  • Become a trusted advisor across the business.

  • Performance-based bonus structure.

  • Additional benefits including salary sacrificing, health and wellbeing benefits and continue education support.

Apply now or reach out to Siemone Neutgens for a confidential discussion.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion:

Siemone Neutgens
Director

M: 0403 383 326
E: sn@kbelegaltalent.com.au