Senior Legal Counsel
job description
locations Australia SEQ Brisbane - 98 Kerry Rd
time type Full time
posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id JR110788
Company :
Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd
Company :
Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd
About the Role:
Hastings Deering have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Lawyer to join our Legal Team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, the primary focus of this role is to provide legal advice and support on a diverse range of legal issues to the Sime Darby Industrial Australasia Group of companies.
Although we are looking for someone with inhouse experience in the resources or energy sector, and that the key responsibilities will be supporting the commercial contracting side of the business, additional requirements of the role are general in nature and could include the following:
- Provide legal advice on a diverse range of matters including;
business acquisitions, insurance law, property law, (acquisition and leasing), corporate law and regulation, workplace health and safety, debt recovery, consumer and competition law, intellectual property, technology and privacy law - Management of disputes
- Develop, design and conduct training programs on legal matters and legislative developments to relevant areas of the business
- Develop and drive compliance and governance strategy and initiatives
- Lead management initiatives (process methodology, structure and design) of the contracting and legal operations processes
About You
You will need to satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- 7+ years' post-admission experience
- Tertiary qualification in Law and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Current unrestricted Queensland Practicing Certificate
- Australian Permanent residency
- Experience advising the Construction or Energy and Resources industry
- Experience in corporate advisory and governance
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements (including supply and sale agreements and licenses agreements and deeds)
- Conduct legal research and problem solve
Desirable attributes include:
- Proven ability to prioritize, manage expectations and build strong working relationships
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen
- Independent worker with the ability to contribute within a team environment
Why Hastings Deering?
At Hastings Deering, our people are our heart - from their first day with us right up to their last.
As one of the top Caterpillar dealers globally and part of the Sime Darby network, you'll have access to extensive and borderless career development opportunities and enjoy an internationally recognised work culture.
Whether you're looking to take your career to the next level or achieve more balance in your schedule, we offer diverse opportunities for talented professionals to join our team and start something big.
You'll have access to:
- Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.
- Competitive remuneration package and annual salary reviews
- Work life balance through flexible working arrangements including 2 days per week from home.
- A supportive, diverse, and inclusive team spread across Australia and internationally.
- Access to growth opportunities at a regional, national, and international level through our global Sime Darby network.
- Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.
- Employee discounts, rewards, and incentive programs.
- Paid parental leave options
- Salary continuance insurance
- Free on-site parking
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Enquiries:
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Contact Person:
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About Hastings Deering
Hastings Deering is one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.
Who We Are
Sime Darby Berhad is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Industrial and Motors sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 24,000 employees and a presence in 17 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.