In-house Lawyer, General Commercial (12-month)

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Description & Requirements

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Help us deliver like never before 
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers, and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride. 

About the opportunity  

We have an opportunity available for an experienced commercial lawyer to join our legal team based in Melbourne. Your role will be as a trusted advisor and partner to Australia Post and its subsidiary companies. You will be joining a collaborative and high performing in-house legal team. You will contribute towards our commercial success through the provision of legal services on a diverse range of projects and matters.
  

What does the role involve?

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will be responsible for advising stakeholders across the Australia Post group of companies. You will focus on:

• Delivering smart, commercial advice / drafting and negotiating contracts that achieve business objectives and allocate risk in accordance with current risk appetite
• Advising the business on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues
• Identifying legal issues in existing business operations and new business initiatives
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of legal documentation and toolkits
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of training, policies, procedures and compliance programs to promote business understanding of legal rights and obligations and a culture of compliance
• Keeping across legal and regulatory developments and anticipating emerging trends
• Optimising the value and quality of legal services from external legal resources
   

What are we looking for?

• You will have 5+ years relevant post-admission experience, having worked at a top or mid-tier firm, or demonstrated in-house experience
• You will hold an unrestricted Australian legal practicing certificate
• You will have commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, drafting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• You will have the ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence internal and external stakeholders
• You will be a proactive lawyer with a positive attitude
• You will be a team player, support your peers, and promote the value and reputation of the legal team

How we’ll deliver for you 

• Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, with people of all ages, genders and walks of life 
• We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together 
• Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose 

We're delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au 

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