Repurpose It exists to make premium quality repurposed materials accessible to everyone. Our mission is to eliminate waste and pollution through closed loop resource recovery and we believe that closed loop waste systems are essential if we are to preserve our resources for the next generations. We recover resources and give them new life via Construction and Demolition, Excavation and Drilling, Road and Rail, Infrastructure Projects, Local Councils, Food and Organics, Construction and Landscaping materials.About the RoleThis newly created position of In-House Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and support to the business across a wide range of commercial issues. Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation, this position will be responsible for:Providing accurate and timely legal advice to Repurpose It across corporate, commercial and employment law matters, as well as regulatory compliance issuesDrafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, and monitor the performance of theseProviding advice on the legal implications of business decisions and proposed strategiesSupporting the preparation and submissions of company secretarial documentationOverseeing the development and implementation of governance frameworksDeveloping risk mitigation strategies and report to the Board on these mattersDeveloping and delivering training across the organisation on a range of legal mattersThis is a full-time, ongoing position based in Epping, with travel to our sites in Montrose and Hallam sites as required.About youThe following skills / licenses / experience are also required:Law Degree (LLB) and Admission to practice in VictoriaProven experience in a mid or top-tier firm, with a strong background in corporate / commercial lawKnowledge of and experience in practicing employment law and regulatory compliance are desirable but not essentialExcellent negotiation and influencing skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervisionExcellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersA passion for sustainability and in furthering the circular economyWhy Repurpose It?Here at Repurpose It we genuinely live by our values of integrity, future-focused, sustainability and care & protect. We apply these to the environment, our community, and our people.Working at Repurpose It not only offers great rewards in terms of salary and benefits, but also in terms of career progression through our Working With Purpose review program, our Future Leaders program, ongoing career development courses, and the opportunity for growth and promotion.We also have an employee perks platform where employees can access discounts from a range of retailers and service providers, a generous employee referral program, a staff reward and recognition program, and the opportunity to get involved with a range of volunteering initiatives!We provide support with counselling, financial and nutritional coaching, and indigenous cultural counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.And finally, no more having to decide what to wear and spend money on work clothes, as we provide full uniform and PPE!All of this is provided with a fun, supportive, and caring culture and an organisation that is leading the way in creating a better planet.How to ApplyIf this sounds like you and you'd like to join our team, then we'd love to hear from you! To submit your application for the role, please hit the 'Apply' button and submit your cover letter and CV, addressing it to Beth Gee - Talent Acquisition Lead. For any questions please contact ****** or on 0493 892 261.By applying for this role, you agree to Repurpose It storing your application in our Applicant Tracking System and we may reach out to you if another role becomes available that you may be suited to.All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check (police check). Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits in line with organisational policy.Repurpose It is committed to an inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people of all ages.If you would like any adjustments to be made throughout the application process, please just let us know!Repurpose It is a proud equal opportunity employer.
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