14-month fixed-term contract with our National In-house Legal Team
Broad commercial role spanning contracts, M&A; and regulatory matters
Build your capability through challenging and rewarding opportunities
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About this role
Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our National In-house Legal Team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.
This broad and highly engaging role will suit a commercial lawyer who brings strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to legal solutions.
Key responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
Advise and support Senior Legal Counsel and the General Counsel on M&A;, property, litigation, employment and regulatory matters
Identify and implement practical legal and process efficiencies
Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance and Independence to deliver commercially relevant advice
Identify emerging legal and industry risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Educate colleagues on legal and commercial risk through training, guidance, policies and manuals
Skills & experience
Current Australian legal practising certificate
4-7 years' post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house
Commercial contract drafting, negotiation and advisory experience
Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and critical thinking skills




Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver strong business outcomes
If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
Remarkable perks that put you first
Join a cooperative National In-house Legal Team
Gain exposure to varied and complex commercial legal matters
Work closely with senior legal and business stakeholders
Build your confidence and capability through meaningful work
And many more!
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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.
Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ******
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