Legal Counsel

Adelaide, Australia; Brisbane, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia. Posted 20 days ago

The role

You will give practical legal advice across APAC on corporate, commercial, employment, data privacy, regulatory and dispute matters. You will support M&A deals, draft and negotiate contracts, and work with HR and other teams. You will report to the General Counsel in Ohio, USA.

What you will do

Manage legal matters across APAC and support compliance with local, regional and international laws
Give practical advice on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory and dispute matters
Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and drafting and negotiating transaction documents
Draft, review and negotiate commercial and construction agreements and assess risk
Work with HR and operational teams on employment agreements, workplace issues, disputes and policies
Track legal and regulatory changes and explain what they mean for the business
Develop and deliver training and awareness activities on legal and compliance topics
Work with HR, Finance, Compliance, Operations and other teams to support sound decisions

Required qualifications

Law degree
Admission to practice in at least one Australian jurisdiction
3-5 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably in a multinational organisation, in-house legal team, or law firm
Broad experience across corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, and dispute-related matters
Working knowledge of data privacy and protection frameworks relevant to business operations in APAC
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions in APAC
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic and pragmatic approach to legal advice
Fluency in English

Nice to have

Experience in architecture, engineering, geospatial, construction, infrastructure, or a related professional services industry
Demonstrated experience providing legal advice across multiple APAC jurisdictions
Proficiency in one or more additional languages used in the APAC region

Benefits

Principal Program to buy in and become a company stakeholder
Automatic Salary Continuance Insurance
Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options
Discounted corporate health insurance through Bupa

Before you apply

Full Working Rights in Australia are required
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

About the company

Woolpert is a global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm that helps clients solve complex challenges in communities, infrastructure and technology. The firm states it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the 10th time.