At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with AusPac business on complex legal matters and drive strategic decision-making.
- Company: Join Orica, a leader in the mining and resources sector with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to influence and develop strong stakeholder relationships.
- Why this job: Shape legal strategy and make a real impact across the AusPac region.
- Qualifications: 8+ years of legal experience in corporate and commercial law in Australia.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
We are inviting applications for the role of Senior Legal Counsel, Aus Pac.
This critical appointment follows an internal promotion within the legal team, reflecting the opportunities for growth and recognition at Orica.
In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with the Aus Pac business on complex and high-impact commercial and compliance matters.
As a key member of both the Aus Pac Regional Legal Team and Orica’s globally integrated legal function, you will contribute to strategic decision-making and help drive business outcomes across the region.
Reporting to the General Counsel, Aus Pac you will help shape legal strategy and help drive long-term commercial success across the Aus Pac region.
This role will suit a senior lawyer with a minimum of 8+ years’ post-qualification experiencein private practice and in-house gained in Australia who has strong corporate and commercial legal acumen, a solutions focused approach, and who can successfully operate in a fast-paced environment.
- What you will be doing
- Working closely with the General Counsel, Aus Pac and the Aus Pac team on commercial and strategic legal matters impacting Orica.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of legal documents (including customer, supply, service, offtake, project and JV agreements).
- Advising on and negotiating project documentation.
- Monitoring (and where appropriate, advising on) relevant laws and regulations.
- Providing advice on and managing litigation and dispute resolution.
- Support development of Orica precedents, trainings, contract management policies and procedures.
- Provide advice and direction on any competition law matters affecting the Aus Pac Region.
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing the provision of external legal services.
- What you will bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Law (honours preferred)
- Qualified to practice Law in Australia.
- A minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate/projects/commercial legal practice.
- Experience and expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Strong knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption, trade sanctions compliance, and anti-money laundering regulations.
- Proven track record in managing external counsel and improving processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.
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Senior Legal Counsel employer: Orica
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