Senior Legal Counsel (Fixed Term)

slrconsulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Brisbane or Sydney on a fixed-term basis for three months. The role supports the APAC business by reviewing and negotiating contracts, providing risk-based legal advice and guiding internal stakeholders through complex commercial matters.

You will work autonomously within our in-house team, collaborating with commercial teams, technical consultants and external clients to manage a high-volume workload and

Qualifications

• A relevant legal qualification and current practising certificate in an Australian jurisdiction.
• Typically, 5–10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience advising on complex commercial contracts and operating with autonomy.
• Strong consulting, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the review, negotiation and resolution of contracts, leases and other commercial documents from instruction through to execution.
• Analyse contracts to ensure compliance with statutory regulations, insurance obligations and internal policy.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice on contractual risk and escalate material concerns when required.
• Take ownership of complex legal and contractual issues and drive matters to resolution.
• Work with third parties to ensure statutory compliance and minimise risk and exposure.
• Research issues and develop pragmatic solutions to business problems.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and the Head of Legal - APAC.
• Operate with initiative and manage priorities to support the Legal team and business.
• Understand and follow policies, procedures and share knowledge as required.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communications

Education

Qualified solicitor / lawyer with practising certificate (Australia)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Brisbane or Sydney (Fixed Term, 3 months)

About the Business and the Role

At SLR our purpose is to Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality and tailored sustainability solutions. With over 1,200 staff in the APAC region, we provide expert advice and support on a wide range of sustainability challenges. We are proud to be one of the few leading international specialist environmental consultancies.

SLR Consulting has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in our Brisbane or Sydney office. This is fixed-term role, on a full-time basis for a period of three months.

Reporting to the Head of Legal - APAC, this role provides efficient and reliable expertise and advice across contractual risks, terms and issues across commercial documents across the SLR APAC Business. You will have the opportunity to quickly become familiar with the business, work with a high degree of independence and take responsibility for a broad range of commercial and contractual matters. Work within our in-house legal team and build relationships with commercial team members, technical consultants and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the review, negotiation and resolution of contracts, leases and other commercial documents, from initial instruction through to execution
• Analyse contracts to ensure they comply with statutory regulations, insurance obligations and internal policy requirements
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice on contractual risk, recommend appropriate positions and **escalate** material concerns where required
• Take ownership of complex legal and contractual issues, develop pragmatic solutions and drive matters to resolution
• Work efficiently and effectively with third parties to ensure statutory compliance and minimise contractual risk and exposure
• Research issues and develop solutions to resolve business issues
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Head of Legal - APAC and senior business stakeholders, providing responsive, solutions-focused support
• Work autonomously, exercise initiative and proactively identify priorities, risks and opportunities to support the Legal team and the business
• Understand and follow policies and procedures and share that knowledge as required.
• Manage a high-volume workload, balance competing priorities and deliver to agreed timeframes with autonomy
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, contracting frameworks and governance initiatives across the APAC region.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant legal qualification and current practising certificate in an Australian jurisdiction
• Typically, 5-10 years' post-qualification experience, with experience advising on complex commercial contracts and operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong consulting, negotiation and facilitation skills
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to quickly understand business priorities, risk appetite and operational context
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility quickly, influence senior stakeholders and provide confident, pragmatic advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, together with a service-oriented approach
• Detail focused and able to work with tight timeframes to meet internal client needs
• Excellent business judgment and high level of professionalism
• Highly organised, excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities

Our Benefits

We are most proud of our expert teams and unique culture and so our benefits aim to ensure we cater for all.

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