Commercial Counsel (14‑Month Contract) — M&A & Regulatory

Grant Thornton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Join a collaborative National In-house

Gain exposure to varied and complex

Work closely with senior legal and

Build your confidence and capability

And many more!

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a commercially-minded Legal Counsel to join our National In-house Legal Team on a 14-month fixed-term contract in Sydney. You will draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and advise on M&A, regulatory matters and property issues.

You will work closely with senior lawyers and business stakeholders to identify risks and deliver practical legal solutions that support the firm’s growth and prudent risk management.

Qualifications

• Current Australian legal practising certificate.
• 4-7 years' post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house.
• Commercial contract drafting, negotiation and advisory experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver strong business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise and support Senior Legal Counsel and the General Counsel on M&A, property, litigation, employment and regulatory matters.
• Identify and implement practical legal and process efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance and Independence to deliver commercially relevant advice.
• Identify emerging legal and industry risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Educate colleagues on legal and commercial risk through training, guidance, policies and manuals.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Australian legal practising certificate

Job description

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a commercially-minded Legal Counsel to join our National In-house Legal Team on a 14-month fixed-term contract in Sydney. You will draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and advise on M&A, regulatory matters and property issues.

You will work closely with senior lawyers and business stakeholders to identify risks and deliver practical legal solutions that support the firm’s growth and prudent risk management.