In-House Legal Counsel – (Senior) – 4-9 PQE – Darwin
Job Description
Our high profile client in Darwin seeks a (Senior) Legal Counsel with responsibility including management, general advisory, procurement, contracts
- Shape policies & procedures & drive positive change
- Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team
- In-House/Government angle
About the role
Our high profile client is seeking a Legal Counsel (or Senior Legal Counsel) with responsibility including management, general advisory, procurement and contracts. Provide specialist legal advice in a commercial and government context, and provide some leadership in procurement functions, compliance and service delivery.
You will work collaboratively across the organisation, providing services to support effective governance and deliver on legislative compliance.
The ideal candidate will have both commercial law experience and broad expertise, including an understanding of government legislation. You will also have experience implementing policies, procedures, and work-plans to enhance service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide timely and accurate legal advice as required across a broad range of legal areas, including preparation of reports and correspondence of complex issues.
- Assist with the preparation and drafting of leases, licences and other agreements, as well as drafting and review of contracts, documents, agreements, local laws, statutory notices, and associated documentation.
- Provide advice to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures to effectively manage the procurement function and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Manage relevant staff to support ongoing service delivery and achieve functional objectives in procurement and contract management.
If this exciting role sounds interesting to you and for further information regarding this role, please contact Doron Paluch on [email protected] or 0438 004 445.
