Legal Counsel

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DKSH is hiring a Legal Counsel in Sydney to drive contract reviews, ANZ compliance and legal support. You will assess counterparty terms, draft and negotiate contracts, manage renewals and disputes, and report on performance while helping shape guidelines. The ideal candidate holds a Law degree and is admitted to the Bar, with 2 to 3 years of experience in commercial contracts and strong corporate and commercial law knowledge, plus excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity. To apply, submit your CV and a tailored cover letter that shows negotiation wins, risk mitigation, and readiness to work onsite in Kent Street.

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Legal Counsel

At DKSH, our mission is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As the trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach in Asia and beyond, we are dedicated to driving growth across our Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in our Kent Street office in Sydney. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in managing contract reviews, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance in the ANZ region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated legal professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

You will ensure supplier and customer commercial contract risks are understood and mitigated, as well as support the Legal function more broadly.

Responsibilities:

Contract Review and Advice:

• Assess and advise on counterparty proposed terms
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine negotiation strategy
• Prepare transactional documents and variations to contracts
• Negotiate to reach consensus with stakeholders and redraft contracts
• Manage contract termination, renewal, and identify ongoing obligations
• Handle claims and disputes, negotiating changes to contracts
• Communicate signed agreements and obligations to relevant parties
• Oversee and report on contract performance and compliance

Operational Framework and Projects:

• Establish and maintain operating guidelines
• Contribute to specific targets by maintaining contract review templates, options and clauses based on policies, risk appetite and contract manual
• Undertake regular transactional data analysis and reporting
• Identify capabilities and contract models to support proposals
• Conduct research and benchmarking to establish new policies and procedures

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Law and Admission to the Bar
• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role or private practice
• Experience in reviewing, analysing, and drafting complex commercial contracts

• Advanced knowledge of corporate law, contract, and commercial law
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Results-oriented with strategic influencing capabilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with strong stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects

How to Apply: If you are a proactive and results-driven Legal Counsel looking for a challenging opportunity, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter explaining why you believe you are the ideal candidate.

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