5 Solicitors jobs in Australia

**THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT.**
**_Senior Legal Counsel_**
**_Abbotsford_**
Start your career by making an impact and real connections with some of the most meaningful challenges around. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our performance culture comprised of diverse leaders, thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who are changing the future.
**Make the Best You.**
Working at Honeywell is not just creating incredible things. You will collaborate with top minds, grow through continuous learning, and thrive in an environment that rewards and celebrates achievements.
**Join Us and Make an Impact.**
We are currently seeking a **Senior Legal Counsel** to be part of our Building Automation team that is based in Abbotsford office. This role is to continuously identify new sales opportunities and focus on providing consultative support by building value propositions for the customer, manage and build customer contacts and be the local point for relationship strategies, sales plans, proposal strategies, and contract negotiations, for pursuits in play.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Legal review, negotiation, drafting and settlement of contracts and other commercial arrangements
+ Negotiation of commercial terms with business partners and other parties involved in bids/sales to uphold strong positions for Honeywell
+ Work closely with Honeywell's Operations management and sales teams to implement risk assessment and contract management policies
+ Ensure compliance with Honeywell's business practices, contract management guidelines and code of conduct
+ Work with commercial and operations team where necessary, to resolve contractual disputes and differences
**Key Qualifications and Capabilities:**
+ Bachelor's degree in law
+ Must have a current Australian Practicing certificate
+ Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience - essential
+ Experience in providing contractual and legal advice and support within a construction, engineering or technology industry gained within private practice or an in-house environment
+ Excellent understanding of commercial and contract law
+ Experience in disputes and litigation
+ Outstanding ability to negotiate with both internal and external customers and represent Honeywell's best interests without being adversarial
+ Experience in dealing with tenders/RFPs and other procurement type documentation
+ Ability to integrate contractual/legal obligations with commercial/business needs
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
**Who We Are**
The Future Is What We Make It at Honeywell. From sustainable aviation fuel and life-saving healthcare sensors to collaborating on every NASA space mission since the 1950's, over 100 years of innovation has always been driven by an investment in our people.
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Our focus at Honeywell is innovation that drives business, improves the bottom line and creates solutions for our customers and communities around the world. There's a lot for you to discover. Our solutions, our case studies, our #Futureshapers, and so much more.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer, and we support a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About EVT

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.  

About the Role

The Legal Counsel – Employment Relations (Maternity Leave Cover) will partner with business units and P&C Business Partners to provide specialist employment relations advice to our operational and corporate office business leaders as required and take full ownership and accountability for managing cases end to end, in conjunction with P&C and divisional business leaders.

Key Responsibilities 

Employment Relations Advice

• Provide advice and guidance to the P&C Team, line and senior management on a range of ER and IR matters such as: industrial instruments, employment arrangements, performance management, misconduct, personal illness, discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation and bullying.
• Support employees and management to settle employee disputes and workplace grievances by advising on and or conducting internal investigations or early resolution meetings.
• Support the resolution of individual workplace relations issues through advice on workplace policies of the Group and related employment and legal obligations.
• Provide advice and expertise on all relevant industrial relations matters and act as the escalation point for all serious and complex employee and/or industrial disputes.
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts (within the Dayforce system)- from appointment through to disciplinary processes, formal warnings and terminations (templates available).
• Participate, defend and manage FWC conciliations/mediations including applications for unfair dismissal and adverse action.
• Participate, defend and manage discrimination complaints made to the Australian Human Rights Commission and State Anti-Discrimination Bodies.
• Drafting deeds of release and settlement agreements.

Policy Development

• Assist the Senior Leadership team in implementing a strategic and consistent Employment Relations approach across the group through consultation with the Director of P&C.
• Review and maintain IR policies and procedures (as required) to ensure compliance with relevant legislation changes.

Reporting

• Prepare board reports and other reports on relevant matters as directed and required.

Provide Support

• Lead and coach P&C Business Partners and business leaders to manage their ER matters from strategy to execution.
• Communicate complex information or concepts to leaders in non-technical terms.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will be degree qualified in employment law with experience working in a commercial environment. Previous experience in the hospitality and/or entertainment sector would be highly regarded but not vital.

Experience in the following areas is essential:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Employment Law, Fair Work Act and ER procedures and processes.
• Experience in New Zealand employment law will be well- regarded.

These are the desired skills and experience for this role:

• Approachable and readily available to provide advice for day to day queries and provide practical solutions especially to the P&C Team members.
• Experience in case management, investigations, compiling reports and recommendations.
• Provide timely and accurate advice relating to industry specific awards and EBAs.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and tenacity to think creatively.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage a number of cases and competing priorities.
• A skilled communicator capable of engaging with a number of stakeholders at various levels, assisting them, and negotiating practical outcomes for them.

Benefits & Perks

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.   
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.   
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.    
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company .

When you click apply you will be directed through to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce which is the platform in place to track all of our applicants when applying for roles with the EVT group. You will be asked to enter in your information and answer some screening questions when applying.

**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.
**Job Requirements**
+ **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 happena
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.

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At **Citi** , you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world's most global banks. We're fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You'll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.
**Shape your Career with Citi**
**Citibank** serves as a trusted advisor to our retail, mortgage, small business and wealth management clients at every stage of their financial journey. Through Citi's Access Account, Basic Banking, Citi Priority, Citigold and Citigold Private Client, we offer an array of products, services and digital capabilities to clients across the full spectrum of consumer banking needs worldwide.
Citi's **Legal** team supports our business objectives while also identifying, managing and mitigating legal, regulatory and reputational risks. As a member of our Legal team, you would provide the highest quality legal advice and counsel to stakeholders across our firm.
We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as **Senior Vice President, Legal Counsel, Corporate Finance, Treasury & Trade - Hybrid** (Internal Job Title: Senior Lead Counsel 1 - **C14** ) based in Sydney, Australia. Being part of our team means that we'll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.
For instance:
+ We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That's why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
+ Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
+ We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.
The SVP level Legal Counsel position is a member of the Citi Legal, Australia & NZ team, located in Sydney, primarily supporting the Corporate Bank, Commercial Bank, and Treasury & Trade Solutions businesses in Australia and New Zealand. These businesses cover a broad range of corporate finance transactions and banking products, including corporate loans, structured finance, securitisation, acquisition finance, business banking for mid-large cap corporates, commercial real estate financing, receivables finance, letters of credit, payments platforms and corporate credit cards. In conjunction with the other Citi Australia & NZ Legal team members and the APAC regional Citi Legal IB team, there is also the opportunity to gain exposure to debt capital markets, equity capital markets and M&A transactions.
This position supports the breadth of these business areas, along with the other functional teams that also support those businesses and the Citi Australia & NZ businesses.
In addition, owing to the small size of the Citi Australia & NZ Legal team, all members of the Citi Legal team work to support each other as necessary, and are exposed to different areas of work beyond their role. These areas include legal projects involving such things as legislative and regulatory change affecting the broader business, including foreign legislative change affecting the local business and local legislative change affecting Citi businesses outside of Australia. Examples of projects that this position might get involved with are the modern slavery regime, climate reporting, privacy and data protection. All legal team members are expected to handle other cross franchise matters such as licencing queries, outsourcing and procurement contracts.
**As a successful candidate, you're expected to have:**
+ At least 10 years' post-qualification legal experience, either in-house or private practice in a common law jurisdiction
+ Extensive experience in dealing with legal issues and transactions in corporate finance, including acquisition finance, syndicated lending, bilateral secured and unsecured lending, commercial real estate financing, receivables financing and securitisation.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of Australian state and federal applicable laws and practices.
+ Proven analytical and organisational skills
+ A demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal communication to varied audiences
+ Some broader commercial law experience
+ Flexibility and willingness to apply their skills to products, issues and legislation, in which they may not have had previous experience.
+ Strong time management skills, practical solutions focused and a history of providing excellent client service.
+ Strong team spirit and enthusiasm; willing to contribute to broader legal team and business initiatives, and to support more junior lawyers in the team.
+ Ability to create and build effective working relationships with colleagues, business and functional teams.
+ A current Australian practicing certificate or an ability to obtain one by the date of commencement
**In this role, you'd ideally have the following skills and exposure:**
+ Experience in dealing with legal issues in transactional business banking, payments platforms and corporate credit cards
+ Experience working across borders in a multi-national environment.
+ NZ legal experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
**Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today**
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