Job Description
Sydney or Newcastle | 5+ Years PQE| 3 days per week
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Our client is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. This is a broad in-house role offering exposure across commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, governance, risk management and strategic business advisory work.
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Partnering closely with operational and executive stakeholders, you will play a critical role in helping the business navigate complex legal and commercial matters while supporting growth and delivering practical, outcomes-focused advice.
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About the role
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You will have the chance to work across a diverse range of legal matters, supporting key commercial and operational activities. You will be a trusted advisor to the business, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives while contributing to strong governance and compliance outcomes.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Advising on a broad range of commercial, contractual and regulatory matters
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating customer, supplier and operational agreements
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Supporting major contract execution and commercial transactions
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Managing legal risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
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Providing practical legal advice to operational and executive leadership teams
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Assisting with Board and governance matters, including agendas, papers and minutes
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Managing external legal counsel where required
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Maintaining and reviewing corporate policies and procedures
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Supporting dispute resolution, investigations and legal proceedings as required
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About You
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You are a pragmatic and commercially astute lawyer who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.
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You will bring:
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A Law Degree and unrestricted practising credentials
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Minimum 5 years' experience in a Legal Counsel or comparable commercial legal role
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Strong drafting, negotiation and contract management experience
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Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
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Solid stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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The ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities
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High levels of accuracy, judgement and confidentiality
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Experience within transport, infrastructure, rail, logistics, mining or other highly regulated industries will be viewed favourably.
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Why apply?
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Broad and varied in-house legal remit
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Direct exposure to senior executives and Board-level matters
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Opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision‐making
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Collaborative and supportive leadership team
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Sydney or Newcastle location options
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High-profile organisation operating in a complex and dynamic environment
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📌 Principal Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 New South Wales