Senior commercial in- house lawyer Lead Counsel for exciting large-scale project work Collaborative and welcoming culture Fixed term 12-month contract Melbourne or Sydney location As an operator and global integrator of mobility, Transdev, empowers freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Locally, Transdev is the largest provider of multi-modal public transport, moving 130 million people a year across– heavy rail, light rail, bus, coach, ferry, and on demand transport over 5 locations in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The success of this multi-national corporate heavyweight is rooted in its long-term partnerships with businesses and public authorities, and in its relentless pursuit of the safest and most innovative mobility solutions. The Legal and Commercial department is a key business function for Transdev, delivering continual value and efficiency to Transdev Australasia and its operating subsidiaries. On account of a maternity cover the legal team is seeking a senior commercial lawyer for a fixed term 12-month contract, as a key member of the legal team in Australia and New Zealand. Located in either the Melbourne or Sydney offices, the Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Chief Legal & Commercial Officer and be part of a team of supportive and high-performing lawyers working collaboratively across ANZ. In this role the Senior Legal Counsel will work closely with the business to provide commercial and transactional but also some regulatory and governance advice on key operational objectives and enterprise projects. Key responsibilities: Providing legal advice and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer and Transdev Executive on their legal responsibilities and duties Assisting staff in identifying and managing legal issues and risks and encourage ethical conduct Advising on legislative changes or judicial decisions affecting the business including workplace safety Assisting and advising on contractual rights and obligations in connection with business partners and clients Advising the business on acquisitions, JVs and infrastructure projects Drafting (and negotiation) of contract documentation (including subcontracts, IT/procurement, supply and RFT) Drafting and review of internal corporate governance policies and procedures as required Provide training sessions to the business At Transdev, you will contribute to improving the mobility of its customers and positively impact lives within local communities. Transdev is at the heart of keeping communities moving. This position will suit a lawyer with broad corporate/commercial and previous in-house experience and a minimum of 10 years’ Post Qualification Experience. This is a full-time fixed term position. Competitive salary on offer. Transdev operates a hybrid working model (2:3). Please send your CV to Tara Sacks at Sacks Legal Recruitment tarasackslegalrecruitment.com.au or call Tara on 0414105140 for further information on this role, or for general career advice and market insights into the legal in-house, risk, compliance or corporate governance sectors. Sacks Legal Recruitment has been exclusively retained in connection with this recruitment, all third-party applications will be directed to Sacks Legal Recruitment.