Legal Counsel: Commercial Litigation and Commercial Contracts

• Legal Counsel
• Commercial Litigation and Commercial Contracts
• Sydney – Hybrid Working

Our client is a leading equipment solutions provider with a strong reputation across the Australian market. With a customer-first approach and a high-performing, collaborative culture, they are continuing to grow and are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their in-house team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and partnering closely with the business to drive commercial outcomes.

The Opportunity;

Reporting into senior leadership, you will provide strategic and practical legal advice across a broad range of matters, with a key focus on commercial disputes and contract management.

Key Responsibilities;

• Manage a broad portfolio of commercial disputes, including debt recovery, damaged equipment claims, personal injury matters, and commercial litigation
• Develop dispute strategies that balance commercial outcomes with legal risk
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of contracts including customer, supplier, procurement, IT, and marketing agreements
• Advising stakeholders across multiple business units
• Managing external and insurer counsel and insurer relationships
• Advising on a range of legal and regulatory matters including privacy, employment, consumer law, competition law, and transport regulations.

Key Requirement's:

• Ideally 6+ years’ PQE, from a leading law firm or renowned In-House organisation
• Previous In-House experience will be viewed favourably
• Proven experience managing commercial disputes and litigation matters end-to-end
• Strong drafting, review, and negotiation experience across commercial contracts
• Commercially minded with a solutions-focused approach
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent relationship building skills

What’s on Offer:

• Broad and commercially focused in-house legal role
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business outcomes
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee benefits including well being initiatives, additional leave options, and parental leave
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, high-performing organisation

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.