The Benefits

• Broad in-house legal exposure across corporate, commercial, property, and employment law;
• Work closely with senior leaders and contribute to strategic business initiatives;
• Join a supportive and highly respected legal team with opportunities for growth;
• Occasional travel to unique and iconic locations across Australia; and
• Enjoy a collaborative, down-to-earth culture that values curiosity, generosity, and impact.

Our Client

Our client is a listed Australian company with a long-standing history and a strong reputation in the agricultural sector. With operations across multiple states and a commitment to sustainability and innovation, the business is focused on delivering high-quality products while embracing the future of food and farming. The legal function is recognised internally as a trusted advisor and key partner in the company’s strategic direction.

The Role

Working as part of a lean and high-performing legal team, you’ll provide legal and governance support across the business. Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, you will:

• Advise on a range of legal issues including contracts, compliance, property, employment, and regulatory matters;
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements and documentation;
• Support the implementation of corporate governance and compliance frameworks;
• Contribute to enterprise risk management initiatives and policy development;
• Assist with company secretariat responsibilities and liaise with regulators and external legal advisors; and
• Provide legal input on strategic projects, innovation partnerships, and business development activities.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• At least 4 years’ post-admission experience, ideally with a background in commercial, corporate, or property law;
• A Bachelor of Laws and current Australian legal practising certificate;
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills;
• Confidence working across a wide range of legal matters with sound judgement;
• The ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and influence commercial outcomes; and
• A pragmatic and curious mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated in-house or private practice lawyer seeking a meaningful, varied role with a business that values legal as a true commercial partner.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Amelia Klimowicz at u&u on 0407 172 575 or [email protected] quoting reference number 41561.

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.

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