u&u Recruitment are privileged to partner exclusively with an exciting new client in their search for a generalist Legal Counsel. Are you a mid-level lawyer with 4 years PQE looking to move in-house? This could be the opportunity for you. Our client straddles the sustainability and manufacturing industries with operations in Australia (Melbourne and South Australia) and New Zealand. Our client is experiencing strong growth with a large renewable energy capital works project on foot at the moment. Led by an outstanding General Counsel, the legal team provides broad advice to the business on a range of areas including: Key Responsibilities Corporate and Commercial – work with cross-functional teams to negotiate and draft a broad range of commercial, property, M&A, JV, financing and restructuring agreements and some litigation to support significant business projects; Corporate Governance – support the business on best practice corporate governance, modern slavery and whistleblower policy, risk and compliance, process implementation, delegation of authority and debt instruments; and Process Improvement: Identify, plan, and execute projects to enhance legal risk management processes and governance standards. What You’ll Bring A minimum of 4 years’ PQE from a leading global or national law firm or similar in-house environment; High level commercial drafting and analytical skills from a corporate M&A, commercial, banking and finance or disputes practice group; Proven ability to work collaboratively within a matrixed team environment, including cross-border operations; and Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to provide clear, actionable advice. Our client offers strong flexibility and brand new corporate offices. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please call Matt Brown at u&u on 0438 505 280 or email [email protected] quoting reference number 41362. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [email protected] or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs Please submit your resume in Word format only.