Job Description

Legal Counsel - Company Secretariat - Fixed term contract - Sydney n

Employment Type: Fixed Term (Full Time)

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Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU

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About the role

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- 6 mth fixed term contract, ideally with an immediate start
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- Enjoy role autonomy with varied work
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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.

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- partner proactively with business leaders to understand strategic priorities, objectives, challenges, and risks
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- serve as a trusted advisor, building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders across the business
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- drive continuous improvement within the legal team by enhancing processes and ways of working, enabling the team to focus on high-value, strategic work
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- collaborate with business teams to deliver outcomes that support GrainCorp's functional and divisional strategic objectives
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- provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice,



effectively managing legal risk while supporting business objectives and delivering practical solutions.
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About your experience n

The successful candidate will come to us with the following experience and attributes:

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- Tertiary qualifications in law and current practicing certificate in NSW or other Australian state or territory
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- 5 -8years’ experience post-admission in-house, in a commercial environment or in private practice with secondment exposure
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- Specialized knowledge of contract law, privacy legislation, Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and other laws and codes of practice as applicable to the sector
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted and effective relationships across all levels of the organisation
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- Robust organisational skills and attention to detail
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- Able to work autonomously, manage complex matters independently, exercise sound judgement
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- A collaborative team player who contributes positively to team culture, shares knowledge, and supports the development and success of colleagues
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In addition to providing proof of working rights, suitable professional references will be required.

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📌 Legal Counsel - Company Secretariat - Fixed term contract - Sydney
🏢 Graincorp
📍 Sydney