6 Contract Law jobs in Australia
Legal Counsel
Warner Bros. Discovery
Posted 23 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. the stuff dreams are made of._**
**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Primary Purpose of Position**
The position will provide legal advice and related support to the local production business of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia Pty Limited ("WBITVP") in Australia.
The position will be responsible for and assist with all legal matters arising throughout programme production (from development through to broadcast, other exploitation, including digital and social media, and subsequent distribution) across a broad and dynamic slate of non-scripted and scripted programming (including drama, documentaries, specialist factual, factual entertainment, game shows, lifestyle and "shiny floor" studio-based entertainment).
The position works in a small team based in WBITVP's Sydney office and is part of a larger team of lawyers within Warner Bros. Discovery ("WBD") and Warner Bros. International Television that are based in the United Kingdom and United States.
**WBITVP**
WBITVP is part of the Warner Bros. International Television group of production companies which currently operate in over 15 countries around the world, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Sweden and UK ("WBITVP Group").
WBITVP has the exclusive rights for all WBITVP Group television formats including non-scripted and scripted formats of all key genres. Key brands that WBITVP are currently representing include _The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer_ , _The Twelve, Love Me_ , _Selling Houses, House Hunters, First Dates_ and _Who Do You Think You Are._
**Your New Role**
+ To draft and advise on agreements for the development and production of programming, including development agreements; format option or license agreements, and option and purchase agreements; commissioning or programme license agreements; production and co-production agreements; programme investment and distribution agreements; talent and other contributor agreements; scriptwriter agreements; access agreements, location, studio and production services agreements; rights releases, permissions or licenses; music composer and licensing agreements; and non-disclosure agreements.
+ To advise production executives on rights issues and clearance issues, and to assist with the preparation of production protocols and guidance notes for production teams on key areas, such as child performers, privacy, foreign filming locations, insurance foreign work visa requirements, workplace health and safety, programme participants' welfare and WBITVP's Duty of Care Protocol.
+ To assist with management of disputes, claims and complaints from contributors, broadcasters, viewers or other third parties.
+ To assist with compilation of programme rights information for distribution purposes and to liaise and manage process with rights administration and sales administration teams.
+ to prepare, draft and negotiate agreements related to the exploitation of ancillary rights including integration, product placement, clip licences, digital and social media.
+ To advise on copyright, trademark and privacy law matters.
+ To advise and conduct due diligence on potential local partners and counterparties to ensure compliance with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and trade and economic sanctions including the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, OFAC and EU sanctions.
+ Assist with and where applicable, lead review and update production template agreements and where required, develop understanding of new business initiatives and assist with the development of new templates, as required.
+ On a production-by-production basis, assist with preparation for and providing training to participants and production crew on the key identified legal and business risks.
+ Assist with the training of and providing guidance to certain production executives and management on legal controls and processes.
+ To assist Director, Legal & Business Affairs to ensure that WBITVP contracting and general business affairs is consistent with WBD's and WBITVP Group's procedures and policies, including both legal and business.
+ Collaborating with other WBD and WBITVP Group in-house lawyers on a variety of legal and business affairs issues, including production know-how and best practice, litigation, privacy/data protection and compliance.
+ To perform other related business and administrative duties as assigned.
**Job Qualification Standards**
_Work Experience_
+ 3 + years post-qualification experience
+ Experience in production (preferred) or programme rights acquisitions essential
+ Experience gained with an Australian production company, broadcaster or a major law firm preferred
+ Experience and working knowledge of the Australian broadcasters' terms of trade is preferred
+ Strong background in copyright law and of the ownership of rights in content and underlying material is preferred
_Knowledge / Skills_
+ Qualified solicitor (essential)
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook
+ Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to take initiative
+ Must have ability to handle multiple tasks and meet conflicting deadlines in short timeframe
+ Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
+ Must have excellent drafting skills
+ Must have excellent communication skills and be able to explain complex issues simply, clearly and tactfully
+ Strong decision making and problem-solving capabilities.
+ Must be agile and willing to learn in a fast-paced and growing business
+ A strong team player who contributes to an environment that embraces constant change and innovation
+ An infectious enthusiasm for the television sector
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Primary Purpose of Position**
The position will provide legal advice and related support to the local production business of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia Pty Limited ("WBITVP") in Australia.
The position will be responsible for and assist with all legal matters arising throughout programme production (from development through to broadcast, other exploitation, including digital and social media, and subsequent distribution) across a broad and dynamic slate of non-scripted and scripted programming (including drama, documentaries, specialist factual, factual entertainment, game shows, lifestyle and "shiny floor" studio-based entertainment).
The position works in a small team based in WBITVP's Sydney office and is part of a larger team of lawyers within Warner Bros. Discovery ("WBD") and Warner Bros. International Television that are based in the United Kingdom and United States.
**WBITVP**
WBITVP is part of the Warner Bros. International Television group of production companies which currently operate in over 15 countries around the world, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Sweden and UK ("WBITVP Group").
WBITVP has the exclusive rights for all WBITVP Group television formats including non-scripted and scripted formats of all key genres. Key brands that WBITVP are currently representing include _The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Masked Singer_ , _The Twelve, Love Me_ , _Selling Houses, House Hunters, First Dates_ and _Who Do You Think You Are._
**Your New Role**
+ To draft and advise on agreements for the development and production of programming, including development agreements; format option or license agreements, and option and purchase agreements; commissioning or programme license agreements; production and co-production agreements; programme investment and distribution agreements; talent and other contributor agreements; scriptwriter agreements; access agreements, location, studio and production services agreements; rights releases, permissions or licenses; music composer and licensing agreements; and non-disclosure agreements.
+ To advise production executives on rights issues and clearance issues, and to assist with the preparation of production protocols and guidance notes for production teams on key areas, such as child performers, privacy, foreign filming locations, insurance foreign work visa requirements, workplace health and safety, programme participants' welfare and WBITVP's Duty of Care Protocol.
+ To assist with management of disputes, claims and complaints from contributors, broadcasters, viewers or other third parties.
+ To assist with compilation of programme rights information for distribution purposes and to liaise and manage process with rights administration and sales administration teams.
+ to prepare, draft and negotiate agreements related to the exploitation of ancillary rights including integration, product placement, clip licences, digital and social media.
+ To advise on copyright, trademark and privacy law matters.
+ To advise and conduct due diligence on potential local partners and counterparties to ensure compliance with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and trade and economic sanctions including the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, OFAC and EU sanctions.
+ Assist with and where applicable, lead review and update production template agreements and where required, develop understanding of new business initiatives and assist with the development of new templates, as required.
+ On a production-by-production basis, assist with preparation for and providing training to participants and production crew on the key identified legal and business risks.
+ Assist with the training of and providing guidance to certain production executives and management on legal controls and processes.
+ To assist Director, Legal & Business Affairs to ensure that WBITVP contracting and general business affairs is consistent with WBD's and WBITVP Group's procedures and policies, including both legal and business.
+ Collaborating with other WBD and WBITVP Group in-house lawyers on a variety of legal and business affairs issues, including production know-how and best practice, litigation, privacy/data protection and compliance.
+ To perform other related business and administrative duties as assigned.
**Job Qualification Standards**
_Work Experience_
+ 3 + years post-qualification experience
+ Experience in production (preferred) or programme rights acquisitions essential
+ Experience gained with an Australian production company, broadcaster or a major law firm preferred
+ Experience and working knowledge of the Australian broadcasters' terms of trade is preferred
+ Strong background in copyright law and of the ownership of rights in content and underlying material is preferred
_Knowledge / Skills_
+ Qualified solicitor (essential)
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook
+ Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to take initiative
+ Must have ability to handle multiple tasks and meet conflicting deadlines in short timeframe
+ Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
+ Must have excellent drafting skills
+ Must have excellent communication skills and be able to explain complex issues simply, clearly and tactfully
+ Strong decision making and problem-solving capabilities.
+ Must be agile and willing to learn in a fast-paced and growing business
+ A strong team player who contributes to an environment that embraces constant change and innovation
+ An infectious enthusiasm for the television sector
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Business Development Manager - Small Law
Sydney, New South Wales
RELX INC
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Do you thrive in high-impact B2B sales roles?Are you excited by the potential of AI and generative tools to transform legal practice?
Be part of LexisNexis' next growth chapter - where legal-tech meets AI innovation!
About our TeamAt LexisNexis, we serve over 5 million professionals across 100+ countries, delivering cutting-edge legal content and technologies. Our Small Law New Business team is at the forefront of legal transformation, focusing on boutique and small firms (1-10 solicitor practices) by introducing them to the future of legal research, drafting, and workflow automation-powered by AI and smart content delivery.
We're a tight-knit team of problem-solvers, hunters, and collaborators who are passionate about making a difference. Your work will support the Rule of Law and help small firms thrive in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Join LexisNexis, a global legaltech leader, at a pivotal time of innovation and growth. With the launch of Lexis+ AI and our brand-new LexisNexis Protégé platform, we're transforming the way law firms access, interpret, and apply legal intelligence-making it faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever.About the Role
As one of our Business Development Managers, you will drive new business acquisition across the legal, small-law market through effective cold calling, prospecting, and closing to achieve monthly billing targets. You'll introduce market-leading solutions-including Lexis+ AI, the game-changing LexisNexis Protégé, and a suite of legal research and drafting tools-to help firms work smarter.
This is a permanent full-time role based in Sydney with combined home/office-based arrangements to have flexible work-life balance.
Responsibilities
+ Drive new business acquisition and market penetration through high levels of outbound activity (cold calls, email outreach, and in-person visits).
+ Qualify potential clients through expert discovery, leveraging proven sales techniques to understand client needs and provide recommendation to applicable Lexis Nexis solutions.
+ Effective and efficient management of end-to-end full sale cycle, with demonstrated success closing opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
+ Building effective relationships with key stakeholders in strategic and designated accounts
+ Maintaining an accurate database of activity, client interaction, and opportunity sales stage and prediction of sale success.
+ Collaborate with the Business Development Director, Marketing & Inside Sales in lead generation and opportunity identification.
Requirements
+ Proven Business Development / Sales Experience - ideally in B2B, professional services, legal, or tech industries.
+ Strong Closing & Negotiation Skills - A track record of successfully closing deals valued at $100K+.
+ Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management - Ability to engage with clients at all levels.
+ Consultative Selling Approach - Experience in solution-based sales strategies.
+ Highly Motivated & Results-Oriented - A self-starter who thrives on exceeding targets.
+ Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills - The ability to craft compelling proposals and engage decision-makers.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Be part of a high-growth, innovation-focused team.
+ Lead conversations about AI in law with tools like Lexis+ AI and Protégé-a first-of-its-kind client engagement platform.
+ Work with an inclusive global company that values flexibility, wellbeing, and career development.
+ Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ Benefits for you and your family
+ Access to learning and development resources
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:
LexisNexis and be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and customer success!
Apply now and take the next step in your career!
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Be part of LexisNexis' next growth chapter - where legal-tech meets AI innovation!
About our TeamAt LexisNexis, we serve over 5 million professionals across 100+ countries, delivering cutting-edge legal content and technologies. Our Small Law New Business team is at the forefront of legal transformation, focusing on boutique and small firms (1-10 solicitor practices) by introducing them to the future of legal research, drafting, and workflow automation-powered by AI and smart content delivery.
We're a tight-knit team of problem-solvers, hunters, and collaborators who are passionate about making a difference. Your work will support the Rule of Law and help small firms thrive in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Join LexisNexis, a global legaltech leader, at a pivotal time of innovation and growth. With the launch of Lexis+ AI and our brand-new LexisNexis Protégé platform, we're transforming the way law firms access, interpret, and apply legal intelligence-making it faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever.About the Role
As one of our Business Development Managers, you will drive new business acquisition across the legal, small-law market through effective cold calling, prospecting, and closing to achieve monthly billing targets. You'll introduce market-leading solutions-including Lexis+ AI, the game-changing LexisNexis Protégé, and a suite of legal research and drafting tools-to help firms work smarter.
This is a permanent full-time role based in Sydney with combined home/office-based arrangements to have flexible work-life balance.
Responsibilities
+ Drive new business acquisition and market penetration through high levels of outbound activity (cold calls, email outreach, and in-person visits).
+ Qualify potential clients through expert discovery, leveraging proven sales techniques to understand client needs and provide recommendation to applicable Lexis Nexis solutions.
+ Effective and efficient management of end-to-end full sale cycle, with demonstrated success closing opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
+ Building effective relationships with key stakeholders in strategic and designated accounts
+ Maintaining an accurate database of activity, client interaction, and opportunity sales stage and prediction of sale success.
+ Collaborate with the Business Development Director, Marketing & Inside Sales in lead generation and opportunity identification.
Requirements
+ Proven Business Development / Sales Experience - ideally in B2B, professional services, legal, or tech industries.
+ Strong Closing & Negotiation Skills - A track record of successfully closing deals valued at $100K+.
+ Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management - Ability to engage with clients at all levels.
+ Consultative Selling Approach - Experience in solution-based sales strategies.
+ Highly Motivated & Results-Oriented - A self-starter who thrives on exceeding targets.
+ Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills - The ability to craft compelling proposals and engage decision-makers.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Be part of a high-growth, innovation-focused team.
+ Lead conversations about AI in law with tools like Lexis+ AI and Protégé-a first-of-its-kind client engagement platform.
+ Work with an inclusive global company that values flexibility, wellbeing, and career development.
+ Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ Benefits for you and your family
+ Access to learning and development resources
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:
LexisNexis and be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and customer success!
Apply now and take the next step in your career!
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Senior Legal Counsel
Sydney, New South Wales
CBRE
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel
Job ID
226520
Posted
31-Jul-2025
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Legal
Location(s)
Sydney - New South Wales - Australia
+ **Provide expert legal guidance to the CBRE Advisory business**
+ **Manage and oversee legal professionals**
+ **Hybrid role, Sydney CBD | Land of the Gadigal people**
CBRE is seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance and support to our advisory legal function and daily operations across Australia and New Zealand. This pivotal role will partner closely with business leaders to manage risk, foster business growth, and ensure legal integrity and compliance throughout CBRE's operations.
**About the Role:**
+ Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters and complex projects.
+ Draft and negotiate diverse commercial agreements for real estate services.
+ Advise management on legal matters and risk mitigation, aligned with strategic objectives.
+ Support business growth, including navigating new and evolving regulations.
+ Collaborate to improve legal processes for enhanced risk management.
+ Monitor legal developments and proactively manage associated risks.
+ Partner with cross-functional teams (Litigation and Compliance) to ensure effective legal management
+ Manage and mentor other lawyers in the team, provide leadership in allocating work, training and development, coaching, as well as measuring, appraising and rewarding performance.
**About You:**
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced legal professional to join our team. You will bring:
+ A Bachelor of Laws degree with demonstrable experience.
+ A current New South Wales (or equivalent) Practising Certificate.
+ At least 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in a full-service law firm or in-house role.
+ Proven experience in a commercial setting, with strong negotiation skills.
+ Excellent advisory, communication, and leadership capabilities.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, commercially minded approach.
+ The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and make sound decisions.
**So, what's in it for you?**
Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their well-being, development, and performance.
A range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and well-being benefits and programs, corporate partnerships, and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.
We are proud to be certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace in Australia. This is a great recognition to our different policies, programs and benefits which help us build a great family friendly workplace culture. We are committed to championing gender equality, reducing the gender pay gap and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to advancing women's careers has been externally vetted and recognised by achieving WORK180 Employer Endorsement.
**About us:**
CBRE is the world's leading & largest commercial real estate services & investment firm; a growing & visionary organisation, comprised of the best & brightest professionals. Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses & people thrive. We work in every dimension of commercial real estate.
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skill sets of our people. At CBRE, you can chart your own course and realize your full potential.
**Can we inspire you to join us?**
At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.
We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.
We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.
_The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider._
We look forward to hearing from you! **#WeAreCBRE**
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
226520
Posted
31-Jul-2025
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Legal
Location(s)
Sydney - New South Wales - Australia
+ **Provide expert legal guidance to the CBRE Advisory business**
+ **Manage and oversee legal professionals**
+ **Hybrid role, Sydney CBD | Land of the Gadigal people**
CBRE is seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance and support to our advisory legal function and daily operations across Australia and New Zealand. This pivotal role will partner closely with business leaders to manage risk, foster business growth, and ensure legal integrity and compliance throughout CBRE's operations.
**About the Role:**
+ Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters and complex projects.
+ Draft and negotiate diverse commercial agreements for real estate services.
+ Advise management on legal matters and risk mitigation, aligned with strategic objectives.
+ Support business growth, including navigating new and evolving regulations.
+ Collaborate to improve legal processes for enhanced risk management.
+ Monitor legal developments and proactively manage associated risks.
+ Partner with cross-functional teams (Litigation and Compliance) to ensure effective legal management
+ Manage and mentor other lawyers in the team, provide leadership in allocating work, training and development, coaching, as well as measuring, appraising and rewarding performance.
**About You:**
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced legal professional to join our team. You will bring:
+ A Bachelor of Laws degree with demonstrable experience.
+ A current New South Wales (or equivalent) Practising Certificate.
+ At least 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in a full-service law firm or in-house role.
+ Proven experience in a commercial setting, with strong negotiation skills.
+ Excellent advisory, communication, and leadership capabilities.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, commercially minded approach.
+ The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and make sound decisions.
**So, what's in it for you?**
Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their well-being, development, and performance.
A range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and well-being benefits and programs, corporate partnerships, and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.
We are proud to be certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace in Australia. This is a great recognition to our different policies, programs and benefits which help us build a great family friendly workplace culture. We are committed to championing gender equality, reducing the gender pay gap and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to advancing women's careers has been externally vetted and recognised by achieving WORK180 Employer Endorsement.
**About us:**
CBRE is the world's leading & largest commercial real estate services & investment firm; a growing & visionary organisation, comprised of the best & brightest professionals. Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses & people thrive. We work in every dimension of commercial real estate.
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skill sets of our people. At CBRE, you can chart your own course and realize your full potential.
**Can we inspire you to join us?**
At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.
We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.
We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.
_The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider._
We look forward to hearing from you! **#WeAreCBRE**
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Senior Legal Counsel
Sydney, New South Wales
Bechtel Corporation
Posted 23 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Requisition ID: 282761**
+ **Relocation Authorized: None**
+ **Telework Type: Part-Time Telework**
+ **Work Location:** Sydney, NSW
# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
# Project Overview:
Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers' projects have a higher purpose their roads, rail, communications, airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world.
A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.
# Job Summary:
Due to growth in our business, an opportunity has become available within the Bechtel Infrastructure team in Sydney for a Senior Legal Counsel. The role reports to the Infrastructure Global Business Unit, Regional Manager of Legal based in Sydney.
The role will be supporting the Public Infrastructure, Renewables and Clean Power and Heavy Civil business lines across the APAC region, with a focus on Australia. This is a unique development opportunity to join one of the world's leading construction and engineering organizations and shape a senior in-house career in the construction sector.
# Major Responsibilities:
+ Provide leadership on legal and commercial issues relating to prospects and projects in the Asia Pacific Region, including:
+ Work closely with GBU Business Development and Management in structuring, preparing, negotiating, and concluding transactions for prospects and projects in the Asia Pacific Region.
+ Advise and support GBU Management and project personnel on legal issues during the execution of projects.
+ Advise GBU Business Development and Management on the company's internal protocols and procedures to ensure that compliance is maintained.
The Senior Legal Counsel will work on transactions independently with GBU Business Development and Management. The legal work associated with the position is typically complex and difficult the matters to be addressed are often unique and require a high order of original and creative legal analysis for their resolution.
# Education and Experience Requirements:
+ A minimum of 8 years post qualification work experience with engineering and construction projects and related contract documents will be required from a major law firm and/or major engineering, procurement, and construction firm.
+ Must hold a current legal practicing certificate from an Australian jurisdiction.
# Required Knowledge and Skills:
+ Must hold a current legal practicing certificate from an Australian jurisdiction.
+ Must be prepared to travel on an 'as needed' basis.
+ Thrives on team collaboration and complex problem-solving.
+ Technical excellence and well-honed advisory, negotiation and drafting skills.
+ High degree of business acumen and a strategic approach.
+ Ability to work effectively with people of all levels and disciplines within the company and external lawyers where necessary.
# Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
# Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. #LI-BT1
**_Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to_** ** **
+ **Relocation Authorized: None**
+ **Telework Type: Part-Time Telework**
+ **Work Location:** Sydney, NSW
# Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .
# Project Overview:
Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers' projects have a higher purpose their roads, rail, communications, airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world.
A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.
# Job Summary:
Due to growth in our business, an opportunity has become available within the Bechtel Infrastructure team in Sydney for a Senior Legal Counsel. The role reports to the Infrastructure Global Business Unit, Regional Manager of Legal based in Sydney.
The role will be supporting the Public Infrastructure, Renewables and Clean Power and Heavy Civil business lines across the APAC region, with a focus on Australia. This is a unique development opportunity to join one of the world's leading construction and engineering organizations and shape a senior in-house career in the construction sector.
# Major Responsibilities:
+ Provide leadership on legal and commercial issues relating to prospects and projects in the Asia Pacific Region, including:
+ Work closely with GBU Business Development and Management in structuring, preparing, negotiating, and concluding transactions for prospects and projects in the Asia Pacific Region.
+ Advise and support GBU Management and project personnel on legal issues during the execution of projects.
+ Advise GBU Business Development and Management on the company's internal protocols and procedures to ensure that compliance is maintained.
The Senior Legal Counsel will work on transactions independently with GBU Business Development and Management. The legal work associated with the position is typically complex and difficult the matters to be addressed are often unique and require a high order of original and creative legal analysis for their resolution.
# Education and Experience Requirements:
+ A minimum of 8 years post qualification work experience with engineering and construction projects and related contract documents will be required from a major law firm and/or major engineering, procurement, and construction firm.
+ Must hold a current legal practicing certificate from an Australian jurisdiction.
# Required Knowledge and Skills:
+ Must hold a current legal practicing certificate from an Australian jurisdiction.
+ Must be prepared to travel on an 'as needed' basis.
+ Thrives on team collaboration and complex problem-solving.
+ Technical excellence and well-honed advisory, negotiation and drafting skills.
+ High degree of business acumen and a strategic approach.
+ Ability to work effectively with people of all levels and disciplines within the company and external lawyers where necessary.
# Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
# Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. #LI-BT1
**_Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to_** ** **
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Legal Counsel - Commercial
Sydney, New South Wales
Cognizant
Posted 23 days ago
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**Job Summary:**
Are you ready to elevate your legal career? Join Cognizant's Commercial Legal Team for Australia and NZ, where you'll drive legal excellence and innovation, as well as contribute to vital strategy. You'll draft and negotiate client contracts, ensure compliance, manage legal risks, and provide strategic legal advice - working with clients across industries and handling all deal phases, from proposal to post-signature matters.
To succeed, you must come with a commercial mind set, and a taste and eagerness for technical innovation. Cognizant is a leading technology company, and this role offers the chance to support cutting-edge projects and emerging technologies. We're looking for someone with a curious mind and a passion for law who wants to make a significant impact.
Your mandate will include an emphasis on helping to grow Cognizant's public sector business. This means you will be a part of the leadership for Cognizant's public sector efforts, at the heart of strategizing and shaping our approach.
You will report to the Regional Lead Counsel (Australia/New Zealand) and become an integral member of a team that prioritizes collaboration and personal development. You'll mentor junior team members and work with top-tier professionals in a commercially focused, friendly environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Contract Negotiation:** Take charge of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that are vital to our business success. Your expertise will ensure that we meet legal requirements and uphold our organizational policies.
+ **Risk Management:** Identify and manage legal risks with a proactive approach, providing innovative solutions to mitigate potential issues and safeguard our interests.
+ **Compliance:** Help us achieve compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including AI regulations, data protection, and corporate governance, working alongside our specialist compliance teams. Your vigilance will keep us ahead of the curve.
+ **Public Sector Legal Leadership:** Lead the legal function support for Cognizant's public sector industry mandate. This includes shaping and improving legal processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing expert legal advice to ensure compliance and manage risks effectively. You will collaborate with various functions and leaders to develop innovative solutions and drive the success of our public sector efforts.
+ **Commercial challenges:** Work alongside the business when commercial or delivery challenges arise, to protect our reputation and interests, and help achieve good resolutions.
+ **Stakeholder Engagement:** Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address legal issues and provide strategic legal advice that drives our business objectives.
+ **Mentoring and knowledge sharing:** Empower our teams with the knowledge and understanding of legal matters through training and guidance, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness.
**Qualifications:**
+ **Qualifications:** Admitted to practice law in Australia.
+ **PQE** : Minimum of 5 years PQE.
+ **Skills:** Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; adept at finding innovative solutions to legal challenges; high ethical standards and integrity; a natural desire to learn and explore new ideas, concepts, and technologies; business acumen; ability to mentor junior lawyers, and to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment; and proficiency in contract and commercial negotiation.
**Attributes**
While commercial law experience is essential to this role, you must come with a commercial mind set, and a taste and eagerness for technical innovation. Your experience in working on IT contracts must be accompanied by the ability to balance legal risks with commercial and operational needs of the business. You should be able to demonstrate strong, effective and impactful communication skills with people at all levels and backgrounds, being able to multitask with rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic working environment.
**Location and Culture**
+ **Location** : We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a Cognizant office in Sydney or Melbourne.Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
+ **Culture:** We work together to anticipate, innovate and advise our clients on the next groundbreaking solution. And when we're not engineering modern businesses through intuition, we're improving lives by volunteering in our local communities, fostering inclusion through our Affinity Groups and so much more. We don't just dream of a better way-we make it happen!
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you ready to elevate your legal career? Join Cognizant's Commercial Legal Team for Australia and NZ, where you'll drive legal excellence and innovation, as well as contribute to vital strategy. You'll draft and negotiate client contracts, ensure compliance, manage legal risks, and provide strategic legal advice - working with clients across industries and handling all deal phases, from proposal to post-signature matters.
To succeed, you must come with a commercial mind set, and a taste and eagerness for technical innovation. Cognizant is a leading technology company, and this role offers the chance to support cutting-edge projects and emerging technologies. We're looking for someone with a curious mind and a passion for law who wants to make a significant impact.
Your mandate will include an emphasis on helping to grow Cognizant's public sector business. This means you will be a part of the leadership for Cognizant's public sector efforts, at the heart of strategizing and shaping our approach.
You will report to the Regional Lead Counsel (Australia/New Zealand) and become an integral member of a team that prioritizes collaboration and personal development. You'll mentor junior team members and work with top-tier professionals in a commercially focused, friendly environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Contract Negotiation:** Take charge of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that are vital to our business success. Your expertise will ensure that we meet legal requirements and uphold our organizational policies.
+ **Risk Management:** Identify and manage legal risks with a proactive approach, providing innovative solutions to mitigate potential issues and safeguard our interests.
+ **Compliance:** Help us achieve compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including AI regulations, data protection, and corporate governance, working alongside our specialist compliance teams. Your vigilance will keep us ahead of the curve.
+ **Public Sector Legal Leadership:** Lead the legal function support for Cognizant's public sector industry mandate. This includes shaping and improving legal processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing expert legal advice to ensure compliance and manage risks effectively. You will collaborate with various functions and leaders to develop innovative solutions and drive the success of our public sector efforts.
+ **Commercial challenges:** Work alongside the business when commercial or delivery challenges arise, to protect our reputation and interests, and help achieve good resolutions.
+ **Stakeholder Engagement:** Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address legal issues and provide strategic legal advice that drives our business objectives.
+ **Mentoring and knowledge sharing:** Empower our teams with the knowledge and understanding of legal matters through training and guidance, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness.
**Qualifications:**
+ **Qualifications:** Admitted to practice law in Australia.
+ **PQE** : Minimum of 5 years PQE.
+ **Skills:** Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; adept at finding innovative solutions to legal challenges; high ethical standards and integrity; a natural desire to learn and explore new ideas, concepts, and technologies; business acumen; ability to mentor junior lawyers, and to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment; and proficiency in contract and commercial negotiation.
**Attributes**
While commercial law experience is essential to this role, you must come with a commercial mind set, and a taste and eagerness for technical innovation. Your experience in working on IT contracts must be accompanied by the ability to balance legal risks with commercial and operational needs of the business. You should be able to demonstrate strong, effective and impactful communication skills with people at all levels and backgrounds, being able to multitask with rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic working environment.
**Location and Culture**
+ **Location** : We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a Cognizant office in Sydney or Melbourne.Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
+ **Culture:** We work together to anticipate, innovate and advise our clients on the next groundbreaking solution. And when we're not engineering modern businesses through intuition, we're improving lives by volunteering in our local communities, fostering inclusion through our Affinity Groups and so much more. We don't just dream of a better way-we make it happen!
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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Associate Director, Employment Law, APAC Region
Sydney, New South Wales
Cognizant
Posted 23 days ago
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Job Description
**Associate Director, Employment Law**
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**LEADING AT COGNIZANT**
This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: **Drive our business strategy** and inspire teams around our future. **Live the leadership behaviors** , leading themselves, others and the business. **Uphold our Values** , role modeling them in every action and decision. **Nurture our people and culture** , creating a workplace where all can thrive.
At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.
**The Role**
Cognizant helps companies modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world, and every choice we make aligns to our vision: to become the pre-eminent technology services partner to the world's top companies. Our **in-house legal team** is looking for an **Associate** **Director, Employment Law** to join us on that journey.
Our experienced legal team works closely with our business, sales, human resources, marketing, and other internal client groups throughout the world as they deliver digital and information technology solutions for our customers around the globe. We're looking for a leader who will serve as the primary point of contact on employment law issues for senior HR leaders in the APAC region, as well as business leaders and other lawyers in the Legal Department. In this role, you'll identify and assess legal risks and opportunities, manage appropriate use outside counsel, ensure compliance with applicable law, and manage and resolve employment-related disputes. Cognizant has thousands of employees in the region, spread out across multiple countries and jurisdictions, so we'll be looking for a knowledgeable, resourceful, experienced, pragmatic, business-minded lawyer to guide us as we make key decisions making related to our most important asset - our people.
The position reports to the Global Head of Employment Law and will regularly interact with senior stakeholders, especially, senior HR leadership. This is a highly visible position within the Cognizant Legal Department and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-profile legal issues, including initiatives relating to return-to-office, pay equity, and more, in addition to the day-to-day ER challenges that arise across more than 15 countries. To be successful, you'll need to have knowledge and experience to quickly understand and assess complex employment law issues as well as the consultative spirit to drive and support the right outcomes, always doing the right thing the right way. If that sounds like you, we invite you to reach out to learn more.
At Cognizant, we are a high-performing team with heart. Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience in the APAC region, care about delivering excellent work product, and are committed to helping your team drive incredible outcomes; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you.
**Responsibilities**
+ Serve as the point of contact for all Employment Law issues in the APJ Region, including complex forward-looking strategic issues, specific advice, and day-to-day employee relations
+ Advise HR leadership regarding the above; providing or identifying legal counsel for multiple countries including Australia, Philippines, Malaysia, and more, and possess a deep and nuanced understanding of the complexities of those geos therefore being able to approach how to advise on the diverse set of legal issues
+ Proactively address employment law issues and policies; stay up to date on the law and advise the company accordingly; help to guide sound decision making and up to date policies and best practices
+ Manage employment litigation; Respond to DOL investigations and administrative complaints
+ Manage ad hoc employment law projects advising HR and management as appropriate.
+ Manage and oversee outside counsel relationships with law firms including managing the budget.
+ May supervise other junior employment or commercial lawyers in other APAC countries.
+ Act as legal advisor on employment issues to executives including other members of the legal team.
+ Make recommendations and escalate material employment law issues when appropriate.
+ Provide operational and strategic support to our in-house commercial lawyers HR teams and business teams on deals.
+ Advise on and assist with the employment law aspects of any acquisitions including post-acquisition integration.
+ Advise on and assist in relation to any collective employment law rights and obligations.
+ Handle reactive queries and proactive advice related to recruiting, compensation, employee benefits, and employee mobility, performance management, discipline, terminations, and internal investigations, leaves of absence and accommodations, HR policies, and restrictive covenants
+ Support or lead required trainings and equip our employee population
· Consistently demonstrate the **Cognizant Way to Lead,** which means operating with **Personal Leadership** (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), **Organizational Leadership** (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and **Business Leadership** (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen)
**Qualifications**
· A qualified lawyer admitted to a regional bar who has specialized in employment law for a significant portion of their career
· Approx 7+ years experience either obtained in another in-house role or reputable law firm, however experience outside this range will also be considered if the person demonstrates the appropriate skills, experience, and judgement
· Fluent spoken and written English must be able to read and draft documents / emails in business and legal English and be able to give verbal explanations in English where necessary
· Experience in counseling human resources professionals at all levels on the full range of employment law issues
· Experience in defending employers in court litigation, government agency investigations, mediations/arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
· Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations;
· Commitment to promoting an ethical workplace culture and supporting compliance processes and programs.
· Embodiment of our Leadership Competencies and the **Cognizant Way to Lead** : Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business
· Executive leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes; the embodiment of **Cognizant's Values** of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It
· The following qualifications are preferred though not essential:
o Experience with IT Service providers, professional service organizations, or technology companies
o Experience with managing employment law issues involving hiring processes, contingent workforces, and immigration
o Demonstrated ability to develop and implement standardized legal workflow processes
o Experience working with multinational employers and exposure to international law issues
· Certification Required: Qualified Lawyer
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**ABOUT US**
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at .
**LEADING AT COGNIZANT**
This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: **Drive our business strategy** and inspire teams around our future. **Live the leadership behaviors** , leading themselves, others and the business. **Uphold our Values** , role modeling them in every action and decision. **Nurture our people and culture** , creating a workplace where all can thrive.
At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.
**The Role**
Cognizant helps companies modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world, and every choice we make aligns to our vision: to become the pre-eminent technology services partner to the world's top companies. Our **in-house legal team** is looking for an **Associate** **Director, Employment Law** to join us on that journey.
Our experienced legal team works closely with our business, sales, human resources, marketing, and other internal client groups throughout the world as they deliver digital and information technology solutions for our customers around the globe. We're looking for a leader who will serve as the primary point of contact on employment law issues for senior HR leaders in the APAC region, as well as business leaders and other lawyers in the Legal Department. In this role, you'll identify and assess legal risks and opportunities, manage appropriate use outside counsel, ensure compliance with applicable law, and manage and resolve employment-related disputes. Cognizant has thousands of employees in the region, spread out across multiple countries and jurisdictions, so we'll be looking for a knowledgeable, resourceful, experienced, pragmatic, business-minded lawyer to guide us as we make key decisions making related to our most important asset - our people.
The position reports to the Global Head of Employment Law and will regularly interact with senior stakeholders, especially, senior HR leadership. This is a highly visible position within the Cognizant Legal Department and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, high-profile legal issues, including initiatives relating to return-to-office, pay equity, and more, in addition to the day-to-day ER challenges that arise across more than 15 countries. To be successful, you'll need to have knowledge and experience to quickly understand and assess complex employment law issues as well as the consultative spirit to drive and support the right outcomes, always doing the right thing the right way. If that sounds like you, we invite you to reach out to learn more.
At Cognizant, we are a high-performing team with heart. Our solutions are in demand and we're passionate about making a difference. If you have experience in the APAC region, care about delivering excellent work product, and are committed to helping your team drive incredible outcomes; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you.
**Responsibilities**
+ Serve as the point of contact for all Employment Law issues in the APJ Region, including complex forward-looking strategic issues, specific advice, and day-to-day employee relations
+ Advise HR leadership regarding the above; providing or identifying legal counsel for multiple countries including Australia, Philippines, Malaysia, and more, and possess a deep and nuanced understanding of the complexities of those geos therefore being able to approach how to advise on the diverse set of legal issues
+ Proactively address employment law issues and policies; stay up to date on the law and advise the company accordingly; help to guide sound decision making and up to date policies and best practices
+ Manage employment litigation; Respond to DOL investigations and administrative complaints
+ Manage ad hoc employment law projects advising HR and management as appropriate.
+ Manage and oversee outside counsel relationships with law firms including managing the budget.
+ May supervise other junior employment or commercial lawyers in other APAC countries.
+ Act as legal advisor on employment issues to executives including other members of the legal team.
+ Make recommendations and escalate material employment law issues when appropriate.
+ Provide operational and strategic support to our in-house commercial lawyers HR teams and business teams on deals.
+ Advise on and assist with the employment law aspects of any acquisitions including post-acquisition integration.
+ Advise on and assist in relation to any collective employment law rights and obligations.
+ Handle reactive queries and proactive advice related to recruiting, compensation, employee benefits, and employee mobility, performance management, discipline, terminations, and internal investigations, leaves of absence and accommodations, HR policies, and restrictive covenants
+ Support or lead required trainings and equip our employee population
· Consistently demonstrate the **Cognizant Way to Lead,** which means operating with **Personal Leadership** (building trust, collaboration, and inclusion), **Organizational Leadership** (driving vision and purpose, demonstrating a strategic and enterprise mindset, and creating and communicating a bold direction that inspires purpose), and **Business Leadership** (exemplifying client focus, managing ambiguity with accountability and results, and operating with financial acumen)
**Qualifications**
· A qualified lawyer admitted to a regional bar who has specialized in employment law for a significant portion of their career
· Approx 7+ years experience either obtained in another in-house role or reputable law firm, however experience outside this range will also be considered if the person demonstrates the appropriate skills, experience, and judgement
· Fluent spoken and written English must be able to read and draft documents / emails in business and legal English and be able to give verbal explanations in English where necessary
· Experience in counseling human resources professionals at all levels on the full range of employment law issues
· Experience in defending employers in court litigation, government agency investigations, mediations/arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
· Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations;
· Commitment to promoting an ethical workplace culture and supporting compliance processes and programs.
· Embodiment of our Leadership Competencies and the **Cognizant Way to Lead** : Leading Self, Leading Others, & Leading the Business
· Executive leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes; the embodiment of **Cognizant's Values** of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It
· The following qualifications are preferred though not essential:
o Experience with IT Service providers, professional service organizations, or technology companies
o Experience with managing employment law issues involving hiring processes, contingent workforces, and immigration
o Demonstrated ability to develop and implement standardized legal workflow processes
o Experience working with multinational employers and exposure to international law issues
· Certification Required: Qualified Lawyer
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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