Are you an experienced legal professional eager for an in-house role where you serve a greater purpose? Discover an exciting opportunity within a dynamic Not-for-Profit organisation, fuelled by strong values and a mission to create profound positive change. What's on offer? Impact: Use your legal acumen to deliver positive social, environmental and economic impacts; Flexibility: Access flexible working arrangements for a better work-life balance; and Prime Location: Enjoy working from centrally located opportunity. The Role This 12-Month Maternity Leave Contract is for a skilled Commercial and Corporate Lawyer, confident in providing a wide range of legal advice on relevant obligations and risks for this Not-for-Profit entity. Your responsibilities include: Develop and execute proactive strategies to enhance legal risk management controls; Offer guidance, negotiation, drafting, and advice on commercial contracts; Provide counsel on contracts, legal risks, and liabilities across various commercial scenarios, ensuring compliance; and Assist in delivering briefings to the Executive Leadership Team, Board, and Audit & Risk Committee regarding contract matters and legal advice. About You The ideal candidates will be commercially astute and have a minimum of 3 years PAE with proven experience in commercial contracts management and negotiation. In addition, you will also possess the following: Admitted as a Solicitor in QLD; 5 years' post-qualification experience. In-house experience preferred; Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively; Ability to confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner; Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate persuasively with stakeholders and advise clients and senior management on procurement planning, sourcing and contract management strategies; and Motivated, pro-active and self-managing. The Next Step This role is Exclusive to u&u so if you are ready to make your next bold career move - Don't hesitate Embark on a path that offers not just a job, but a fulfilling career. Click "Apply" NOW or send your details confidentially to Betsy Bargh at uandu.com or call on 07 3232 9, quoting reference number 35196. Please submit your resume in Word format where possible. Can't talk during business hours? We can arrange to call you either after work, in your lunch break or even on the weekend Living overseas? Our client is unable to consider overseas applications for this role, so please ensure appropriate Australian working rights prior to applying. Not quite what you were seeking? At u&u we generally have many similar opportunities that we may not advertise. If you have an interest in other roles similar to this, we always recommend sending across an email Your resume will always be viewed and if we can assist with your job hunt, we will give you a call to further discuss exactly what you're looking for.