Legal Counsel
- Provide strategic legal advice on commercial operations and compliance
- Manage and collaborate with external counsel on corporate matters
- Work with cross-functional teams to navigate legal challenges
Discover Opal….
We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.
We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!
Discover the Opportunity....
We have an exciting opportunity available to join our fun, dynamic, and collaborative legal team. Are you a passionate legal professional ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our talented and supportive Legal team. Based at the Burnley, VIC office this role offers the chance to work on high-value projects and help drive business success across Australia and New Zealand.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing strategic legal advice on commercial operations, compliance, contracts, disputes
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal and business challenges
- Improving legal processes to drive efficiency and value
- Managing and collaborating with external counsel on corporate and transactional matters
Why you’ll love working with us
- Meaningful Work – Contribute to major projects that shape our growth and operations
- Incredible Team – Work with experienced legal professionals in a collaborative and friendly environment
- Career Growth – Enhance your technical skills with continuous learning and knowledge-sharing
- Flexibility – Enjoy a supportive workplace that embraces flexible work arrangements
Discover Yourself….
We are able to offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.
Specifically for this role, we expect you will have;
- Qualified Australian Legal Practitioner status, holding an unsupervised practising certificate in the State of Victoria.
- At least 5 years’ relevant post-admission experience
- A detailed understanding of general corporate and commercial law matters, including knowledge in commercial contracts, corporate governance, competition and consumer law and dispute resolution
- Proven ability to quickly and accurately identify issues and negotiate and resolve disputes
- Experience engaging with a diverse range of people and facilitating groups with skill and confidence
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