Senior Lawyer - Corporate and Commercial

Suncorp; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

50% WFH

Shine platform

Incentives and Suncorp shares for elig

20 weeks paid parental leave

Paid study support

Volunteer leave and emergency leave

Job summary

Suncorp is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join its Corporate Advisory team in a 12-month fixed term contract, with work options in Brisbane or Sydney. The role offers hybrid working (50% from home) and the autonomy to manage corporate and commercial matters from start to finish.

You will advise on M&A, commercial agreements, capital management and governance, while engaging with senior leaders across the group. A supportive, inclusive culture and flexible hours may be considered.

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree, admission to practice and current practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including procurement, sponsorship, partnership and technology contracts.
• Advise on a wide variety of matters including M&A transactions, capital management activities, corporate governance and head office advisory matters.
• Manage a broad portfolio of matters and stakeholder relationships with autonomy and sound judgement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge management (including by use of Suncorp’s legal AI platform).
• Support in the configuration of Suncorp ’ s legal AI platform for use by other parts of Suncorp ’ s business to support contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management.
• Identify and advise on legal, commercial and regulatory issues and elevate them appropriately.

Job description

Senior Lawyer - Corporate and Commercial

Senior Corporate and Commercial Lawyer
Brisbane or Sydney

• 12-month fixed term contract with potential to extend.
• Opportunity to work on complex corporate matters in a true generalist role.
• Enjoy matter autonomy and hybrid working (50% WFH) in a collaborative team.

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Suncorp’s Corporate Advisory legal team on a 12-month fixed term contract with potential to extend. You will advise on a wide variety of Group projects, including corporate advisory matters, commercial agreements, M&A transactions and capital management.

This broad, generalist role offers direct exposure to senior leaders across the Group as you build relationships and exercise commercial judgement, along with the autonomy to manage matters from start to finish.

At Suncorp, you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive culture where people collaborate, share knowledge and learn from each other. Flexible and hybrid working, including 50% work from home, helps you balance focused work with valuable time alongside your team. A four-day working week or flexible hours may be considered for this role.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including procurement, sponsorship, partnership and technology contracts.
• Advise on a wide variety of matters including M&A transactions, capital management activities, corporate governance and head office advisory matters.
• Manage a broad portfolio of matters and stakeholder relationships with autonomy and sound judgement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge management (including by use of Suncorp’s legal AI platform).
• Support in the configuration of Suncorp ’ s legal AI platform for use by other parts of Suncorp ’ s business to support contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management.
• Identify and advise on legal, commercial and regulatory issues and elevate them appropriately.

What You'll Bring

• Hold a law degree, admission to practice and current practising certificate.
• Bring 5+ years of post admission commercial legal experience from a top-tier or mid-tier Australian law firm or in-house corporate, M&A or commercial practice group.
• Demonstrate strong generalist experience across corporate and commercial law.
• Apply sound knowledge of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and listed company obligations.
• Work autonomously, manage competing priorities and take ownership of matters with minimal supervision.
• Adapt quickly, communicate with confidence and provide commercially focused advice to varied audiences.

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 900+ retailers and Fitness Passport
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

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