Corporate Counsel

We are currently seeking a Lawyer with 2-4 years of post-graduate commercial or corporate experience to join our client, a multinational industrials company, to work on an interim-to-perm basis with their legal team concentrating on commercial contracts drafting and negotiation. Ideal talent will have a keen ability to assess legal risks and commercial drivers with the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear, concise and practical manner. This is a potential interim to perm role, with the initial term starting on a contract basis with the intent to convert to a full-time employee of the organization should all parties be satisfied with the arrangement. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice focusing on procurement, customer sales, service agreements, and M&A activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assess and advise on legal risks while supporting the business in their management.
• Collaborate with and coach stakeholders on legal matters and compliance procedures.

Qualifications: 

• Qualified lawyer or solicitor with 1-4 years of post-admission experience.
• Experience with commercial contracts and M&A; knowledge of competition and consumer law is a plus.
• Ability to advise stakeholders on legal risks and commercial contracts effectively.
• Strong judgement, pragmatic approach, and ability to align legal advice with commercial decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex legal issues clearly and practically.
• Must be located in either the Sydney or Melbourne metropolitan areas. 

Why Join Axiom?

World-class clients – our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 and ASX-listed organisations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility – we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

Referral bonus – once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community!

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For more information, please contact jordan.pasqua@axiomlaw.com.

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