Commercial Counsel - 12 Month FTC, Sydney

Otis Elevators; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Otis Elevator Company Pty Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Sydney-based legal team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will review tender, customer and subcontract documentation, negotiate contracts and provide risk-aware commercial advice across Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.

The role reports to the Legal Director and requires 2–5 years PQE, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with practical business

Qualifikationen

• A tertiary qualification in Law and admission to practice in Australia.
• Approximately 2-5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrates consistent technical excellence and the ability to identify key legal and commercial issues.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial advisory skills.
• Experience working with construction, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing or services-related contracts will be preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial acumen.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Aufgaben

• Review tender, customer and subcontract documentation and identify contractual and commercial risks.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, amendments and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contract administration, claims, disputes and risk management.
• Advise stakeholders on key contractual provisions including indemnities, liability, insurance and termination clauses.
• Partner with operational and sales teams to support project delivery and commercial objectives.
• Deliver training and guidance on contract management, compliance and legal risk.
• Liaise with external legal advisers and insurance providers where required.
• Support broader legal and compliance initiatives across the business.

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Ausbildung

Law degree / Juris Doctor

Jobbeschreibung

Otis Elevator Company Pty Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Sydney-based legal team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will review tender, customer and subcontract documentation, negotiate contracts and provide risk-aware commercial advice across Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.

The role reports to the Legal Director and requires 2–5 years PQE, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with practical business