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Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU
About the team
Servicing more than 350 markets in more than 50 countries, we originate grain from Australia, Canada, the UK and Ukraine, and connect directly with customers through overseas offices in Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Delhi. With seven ports on east-coast Australia and a joint-venture port in Vancouver, Canada, we offer high-speed long-distance rail export capability.
The Group Legal Team is responsible for legal affairs of GrainCorp Limited and its subsidiaries. The Company has experienced significant growth and the Group Legal Team has been active in various acquisitions including integration, which has created a diversified platform of operations across the globe.
About the role Join a medium sized in-house legal teamEnjoy role autonomy with varied work
Based at Sydney's Head Office in Barangaroo with a hybrid working pattern on offer, we are seeking experienced In-House Legal Counsel to partner with the business providing expert strategic legal advice and counsel on legal matters affecting the operations of GrainCorp Limited and its subsidiaries.
You will be a;
Partner and engage proactively with business leaders to understand business priorities and objectives, challenges and risksTrusted & respected advisor with strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team and Senior LeadersSupport improved ways of working for the legal team through process improvement, enabling team members to focus on value-add, high impact workProactive approach to subsidiary compliance activities Partnering with the business to deliver value in alignment with GrainCorp's functional and divisional strategic goalsProvision of considered and pragmatic expert legal advice, managing legal risks, with a focus on commercial outcomes
About your experience
Our successful candidates will come to us with the following experience and attributes;
Tertiary qualifications in law and current practicing certificate in NSW or other Australian state or territoryDependant on role, 5 -8 years' experience post-admission in-house, in a commercial environment or in private practice with secondment exposureSpecialized knowledge of contract law, competition and trade practices legislation, privacy legislation, Corporations Act, knowledge of ASX Listing Rules and other laws and codes of practice as applicable to the sectorExcellent interpersonal and verbal skillsAdvanced drafting and writing skillsAdvanced negotiation and strong organization skillsStrong stakeholder engagement legal skills in corporate and commercial lawExperience in a variety of matters which could include food safety, property, commercial law, trademarks /copyright law and IP transactions or otherA team player with the ability to act autonomouslyReady to apply? / How do you apply?
The next steps are easy! Simply submit your application and one of our team will reach out for a chat to discuss your background in more detail. We are looking forward to speaking to you!
In addition to providing proof of working rights, suitable professional references will be required.
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