Legal Counsel - Company Secretariat - Fixed term contract - Sydney
Employment Type: Fixed Term (Full Time)
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU
About the role
6 mth fixed term contract, ideally with an immediate start
Enjoy role autonomy with varied work
Based at Sydney's Head Office in Barangaroo with a hybrid working pattern on offer, we are seeking experienced In-House Legal Counsel (Company Secretariat) on a fixed term contract for approximately 6 mths to partner with the business providing expert legal, governance and company secretarial advice affecting the operations of GrainCorp Limited and its subsidiaries.
In this role, you will:
partner proactively with business leaders to understand strategic priorities, objectives, challenges, and risks
serve as a trusted advisor, building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders across the business
drive continuous improvement within the legal team by enhancing processes and ways of working, enabling the team to focus on high-value, strategic work
collaborate with business teams to deliver outcomes that support GrainCorp's functional and divisional strategic objectives
provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice,



effectively managing legal risk while supporting business objectives and delivering practical solutions.
About your experience
The successful candidate will come to us with the following experience and attributes:
Tertiary qualifications in law and current practicing certificate in NSW or other Australian state or territory
5 -8years' experience post-admission in-house, in a commercial environment or in private practice with secondment exposure
Specialized knowledge of contract law, privacy legislation, Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and other laws and codes of practice as applicable to the sector
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted and effective relationships across all levels of the organisation
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Able to work autonomously, manage complex matters independently, exercise sound judgement
A collaborative team player who contributes positively to team culture, shares knowledge, and supports the development and success of colleagues
In addition to providing proof of working rights, suitable qualified references will be required.
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📌 Legal Counsel - Company Secretariat - Fixed Term Contract - Sydney
🏢 Graincorp
📍 Sydney