APAC Corporate Counsel - Strategic Legal Partner

Jensen Hughes; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Sydney is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its business across the Asia and Pacific region. The role involves providing strategic legal support to various teams and ensuring compliance with regional regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of legal experience, be fluent in English, and have strong problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to global strategies while supporting a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Five weeks annual leave

Career development opportunities

Company paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 10 years of general practice experience as an attorney.
• Fluent in English, and at least one of Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean.
• Experience working in Australia or Asia.

Responsibilities

• Support regional compliance initiatives related to privacy and data security.
• Advise on employment issues and related HR legal matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Problem solving

Project management

Effective communication

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

A global engineering firm in Sydney is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its business across the Asia and Pacific region. The role involves providing strategic legal support to various teams and ensuring compliance with regional regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of legal experience, be fluent in English, and have strong problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to global strategies while supporting a positive workplace culture.