About Us
Location - Melbourne, Victoria
Level - Experienced Professional
Department - Legal Services
Working Pattern - Hybrid, three days per week in the Melbourne Office
Benefits -Benefits at Ideagen
This is an FTC role for 14 months
We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Commercial Legal Services team, supporting the APAC region across a broad range of commercial and contractual matters. This is an opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders, providing practical legal guidance that helps the business achieve its objectives while managing risk. As Legal Counsel, you'll act as a key legal partner to the business, supporting commercial deals from negotiation through to contract execution.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.
- Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Build effective relationships across teams and functions.
- Identify legal and contractual risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks and legal processes.
- Lead negotiations with external parties.
- Support legal compliance activities and business training initiatives.
- Assist with legal operations, disputes and other corporate matters as required
Skills and Experience
- Admission as an Australian lawyer
- Post-qualification experience
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of Australian commercial and contract law
- The ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams
- A flexible and organised approach in a fast-paced environment
About Ideagen
Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday, millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.
We're building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you'll thrive at Ideagen!
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Legal Counsel FTC in Melbourne employer: Ideagen
Ideagen is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Sydney. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in sectors like Education and Healthcare. Our hybrid working model promotes work-life balance, and our commitment to compliance and quality empowers employees to contribute to solutions that truly matter.
