Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWHO WE AREWe are a financial services company that specialises in fleet management, vehicle leasing and salary packaging, with a presence across Australia, the UK and NZ.
A total portfolio under management of $2.5 Billion and over 1200 employees.SOME OF OUR PERKS INCLUDERecharge and relax with up to four extra days of leave each year.
We call them Wellness days.We offer industry leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.Save plenty with vehicle salary packaging.Monetary service milestone awards.Recruitment referral bonus.Discounted mobility products and services.Flexible work arrangements.Career progression opportunities.Education support towards your growth, including an individual learning budget per year, free access to LinkedIn Learning and more.Two paid volunteer days each year to give back to causes that matter to you.Health and well-being support including a subsidy and an innovative Employee Assistance Program.AS A GENERAL COUNSEL YOU WILL…This position supports the Chief Legal Officer in ensuring timely and accurate legal advice is provided to SG Fleet Group's Australian businesses, with the aim of ensuring the organisation's operations are conducted within the limits prescribed by law in the jurisdictions in which they operate and that its rights are protected through the provision of legal counsel and guidance.
This will include specific legal advice in relation to commercial, operational and contractual matters, as well as legal and regulatory matters.
In addition, this position may be required to provide overflow support to the businesses in the UK and NZ, or act in an internal reporting role such as Local Privacy Officer.
This position provides day-to-day support for the General Counsel Chief Legal Officer and Senior Legal Counsels.YOUR DAYS WILL INVOLVE…Reviewing, negotiating and drafting customer and supplier contracts.Identifying matters outside the organisation's risk appetite and escalating appropriately in accordance with the delegation matrix.Support the organisation's risk and compliance functions through monitoring and reporting on legislative changes, and developing and maintaining internal policies.Work with the bid team and new business managers in responding to customer tenders, including reviewing and negotiating agreements.Provide legal and commercial support in relation to existing contracts and provide advice and support in the event of any disputes.Work with the business as directed to ensure required legal/security documentation is appropriately executed.A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUEssentialExperience in contract negotiation and drafting, covering a range of contract types.Good communicator both orally & in writing, demonstrating good listening and probing skills.Diverse range of experience, gained in-house or private practice, commercial acumen and common sense.Work well as part of a team, engage collaboratively.Self-motivated, able to progress work independently, seeking support where required.Analyses information and identifies solutions, demonstrating resourcefulness, perseverance and accountability.Customer focused, both internal and external.DesirableExperience in asset finance, automotive leasing and/or salary packaging OR experience in one or more of AML/CTF compliance, financial services regulatory, privacy, insurance.Interest in understanding, and providing support to, the SG Fleet Group's businesses in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.Governance, compliance or Company Secretarial experience.WHAT'S NEXTWe'd love to hear from you if you're ready to take on your next challenge at a company that embodies diversity and belonging while also offering work-life balance and career development.We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and welcome everyone to our team.
Resumes may be sent and interviews may take place prior to closure date for applications.
To give yourself the best chance of selection, please do not leave your application to the application 'close' date.
As a pre-requisite to employment, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening.
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