Legal Counsel

Corporate and Commercial Law
Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane QLD
May 22, 2023
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

About Us

JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world, and second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

About the Role

JBS Australia is currently recruiting an experienced and pragmatic in-house Legal Counsel (Commercial) to join the JBS Group Legal team. This is a permanent full-time position based at our Corporate Head Office in Wacol, Brisbane.

Reporting to the General Counsel and working within a high-performing team of four legal professionals, you will be responsible for providing high quality, timely, practical and solutions based legal advice to stakeholders at all levels on a wide range of issues to help grow and protect JBS Australia Group’s commercial interests.

  • Providing general and strategic legal advice to our operational units and corporate functions
  • Reviewing, drafting and, where appropriate, negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including procurement, sales, marketing and IT contracts.
  • Addressing contractual queries which arise during the term or following expiry/termination.
  • Managing disputes and litigation.
  • Ensuring adequate systems and processes are in place for the active management of the JBS Australia Group’s intellectual property portfolios.
  • Overseeing the group’s activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance and adherence to the group’s privacy statements, policies and procedures ensuring compliance with federal and state privacy laws.
  • Drafting reviews and amending procedures, policies and precedent documents as required relating to compliance, governance and risk management.
  • Identifying trends, patterns and emerging issues and formulating appropriate recommendations.
  • Engaging, instructing and managing external providers as required.
  • Other ad-hoc tasks as requested by General Counsel.

About You

  • Hold a current unrestricted practicing certificate in an Australian jurisdiction.
  • Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience (PQE)
  • Demonstrated experience within a business environment (in-house legal or other commercial experience)
  • Strong technical legal skills in contract related matters
  • Able to respond calmly in difficult situations maintaining a strong customer service focus.
  • Takes a commercial and pragmatic approach.
  • Exceptional ability to prioritize and multi-skill.
  • Excellent attention to detail including adherence to deadlines.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
  • Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and takes other’s perspectives into consideration.
  • Must be energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement.

Interested? APPLY NOW!

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, or would like to review a more detailed position description, please email the JBS Group Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]