Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate M&A) — Sydney CBD, Sydney

In-house legal opportunity with a high-performing company in the digital infrastructure space. Your new company Our client services millions of customers across various regions, focusing on sustainability and innovation. They operate in diverse sectors with a strong presence in energy, infrastructure and technology. They are described as a cutting-edge company at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI cloud services, and bitcoin mining, driving innovation and sustainable solutions in the digital infrastructure space. Your new role This position offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel on interesting and complex corporate and commercial matters, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in managing external counsel and advising on regulatory compliance, governance, commercial agreements, risk management, and corporate strategy. Provide expert legal advice on complex corporate transactions and contractual negotiations Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements Collaborate cross-functionally with internal in-house teams and executive leadership Support mergers, acquisitions, and corporate structuring Engage and manage external counsel effectively What you'll need to succeed Admitted to practice in Australia, with a current practicing certificate7 years post-admission, specialised in corporate M&AMid/Top tier law firm experience will be highly regardedAdmission in the US will also be highly regardedExtensive knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk managementStrong commercial acumen with proven experience advising large corporations or complex organisationsStrong project management skills with the ability to manage external counsel effectivelyAbility to build strong relationships and provide legal guidance in a fast-paced environmentExcellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skillsA solutions-driven mindset, capable of handling high-stakes legal challenges What you'll get in return Competitive daily rate Opportunity to service an international region (US & Canada)Interesting and complex transactions Hybrid work arrangements (remote & office-based)Work within a high-performing and collaborative legal team Temp role with potential to extend Sydney CBD location What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on 0280626176/[email protected] to discuss further. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2929718

Applications close Sunday, 8 June 2025
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