14-month fixed-term contract with our National In-house Legal TeamBroad commercial role spanning contracts, M&A; and regulatory mattersBuild your capability through challenging and rewarding opportunitiesGrant Thornton Australia is one of Australia's leading skilled services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people.
Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.About this roleGrant 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 responsibilitiesDraft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contractsAdvise and support Senior Legal Counsel and the General Counsel on M&A;, property, litigation, employment and regulatory mattersIdentify and implement practical legal and process efficienciesCollaborate with Legal, Risk,



Compliance and Independence to deliver commercially relevant adviceIdentify emerging legal and industry risks and recommend mitigation strategiesEducate colleagues on legal and commercial risk through training, guidance, policies and manualsSkills & experience4-7 years' post-qualification experience in private practice or in-houseCommercial contract drafting, negotiation and advisory experienceStrong stakeholder engagement, analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver strong business outcomesIf 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 collaborative National In-house Legal TeamGain exposure to varied and complex commercial legal mattersWork closely with senior legal and business stakeholdersBuild your confidence and capability through meaningful workAnd many more!
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.As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.
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📌 In-House Legal Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Grant Thornton Australia
📍 Sydney