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Legal Counsel

Join a global, high-performing business in a commercial in-house role with real exposure to transactions, contracts and strategic projects.

Reference No: 4031237
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Permanent / Full Time
  • Broad commercial role with exposure to contracts, projects and M&A
  • Global business with Brisbane head office and strong growth trajectory
  • Flexible working environment with genuine stakeholder engagement

The Company:
This is a large, ASX-listed organisation operating globally across multiple sectors, with a significant corporate presence in Brisbane.

The business has excellent environmental credentials, is acquisitive, data-driven and continues to perform strongly, with consistent growth and a clear strategic direction.

Legal is well embedded within the business and works closely with senior stakeholders across regions.

About the Role:
Reporting into a senior legal team with global reach, this role will focus on supporting the APAC region.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts across Australia and New Zealand;
  • Supporting acquisitions, due diligence and transaction execution;
  • Advising internal stakeholders on legal risk in a clear, commercial manner;
  • Managing disputes and liaising with external counsel where required;
  • Supporting projects across data, IP, governance and operational initiatives.

This is a hands-on role with strong exposure to the business and the opportunity to develop into broader areas such as corporate governance over time.

Skills/Experience:
To be considered for the role, you will have:
• 3–5 years’ PAE in corporate/commercial law;
• Strong contract drafting and advisory skills;
• Exposure to transactions or due diligence (desirable);
• The ability to engage with stakeholders and provide practical advice;
• A commercial mindset and willingness to learn.

Candidates with prior in-house or secondment experience will be highly regarded.

Benefits:
• Exposure to a global business and cross-border matters;
• Broad commercial role with development into new areas;
• Flexible working environment with supportive leadership;
• Modern offices in a convenient inner-city location.

Apply now:
Click APPLY or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0422 805 803 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 4031237. Please submit your resume in Word format only. 

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