Corporate Counsel Legal — Sydney, Sydney Region
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It starts with YES At Optus, we've got an ambitious goal to be Australia’s most loved everyday brand. Working in the Optus Infrastructure Legal team, the Corporate Counsel will be a legal adviser to the Networks and IT business units. This role is very varied and deals with the latest technologies As part of a collaborative and engaged team, you will chip in to the wider legal team and support the Deputy General Counsel, Infrastructure, for the benefit of the wider Optus business. The role requires the ability to lead high value and sophisticated transactions whilst being an excellent teammate ensuring that the business view of the Legal team as a pivotal contributor to the success of business. Your day in the life of at Optus The preparation, negotiation and review of commercial procurement agreements, Networks and IT agreements, some corporate property agreements, leases and licence agreements and more. Advice on the interpretation of supplier contracts and the handling of supplier dispute issues where called out from Networks/IT contract management teams Providing legal advice on regulatory issues, particularly competition, cyber-security and telecommunication law issues Liaising closely with senior management including handling strategic projects and regulatory matters Instructing and working closely with secondees, external legal providers and legal process offshore providers Your skills to pay the bills Admitted as a solicitor in one or more States in Australia with confirmed 4-6 years post admission legal experience Experience in negotiation and management of sophisticated commercial agreements including procurement, technology (Networks/IT), dispute issues, some property matters Ability to provide commercially focused legal support with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Approachable and shown ability to develop a relationship of trust with business clients in complementary teams Developing project management skills Perks we love at Optus Competitive salary and performance incentives Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU) Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year A “connected” day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about Hybrid ways of working Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD via our Optus bus. Our 999 Metro Connect service connecting you to and from Macquarie University Metro Station to Optus Campus every 6-8 minutes, morning and afternoon

Applications close Sunday, 14 April 2024
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