Job Function: Legal, Audit and Compliance
Company: Centennial Coal Company Limited
Location: Australia
About the Role
As one of Australia's leaders in underground mining and exploration, Centennial has a bright future.
We are currently recruiting for a
Legal Counsel
to join the Centennial team and support a broad scope of legal, compliance and corporate governance matters.
This opportunity, working in-house from our Sydney CBD corporate office, is a perfect next career step for a proficient and analytical legal professional to assist with a range of legal matters and work in alignment with the executive management team and key internal and external counsel.
Reporting to the Executive General Counsel, you will be responsible for
Assisting in the management and conduct of legal, governance and regulatory matters affecting the Centennial Group
Assisting in providing legal advice to management and the various business units within the Group on a broad range of matters, including transactional matters, operational projects, sales and marketing, joint ventures, environment and approvals, mining, and property, WHS, procurement and compliance
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements
Ensuring management is kept up to date about significant legal and regulatory developments that may affect the Group's business
Assisting with ongoing legal compliance training within the Group
Coordinating and managing external lawyers
Working in a proactive, collaborative manner to identify and manage legal risk and requirements in key business activities
Centennial is offering
Permanent full-time position
Attractive salary package
Career development and training opportunities
Salary sacrifice options
Suitable candidates will have
Tertiary level Legal qualifications
Minimum 6 years' experience in a reputable law firm or in-house team
Strong commercial acumen and document drafting and review skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work autonomously, as well as with others as an effective team member, and the ability to manage external stakeholders
Efficient organisation skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Previous in-house or secondment experience preferred
Experience in the mining or energy and resources industries will be highly regarded
About Centennial
Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.
We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy.
Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology, and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.
How to apply
Applications should include both a current resume and cover letter.
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