Senior Legal Counsel

About the Company

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

• Reference Number: 5813

About the Role

Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, as a Senior Legal Counsel you will partner with internal and external stakeholders to provide legal advice on a diverse range of issues across WesTrac’s business. You will be able to hone your commercial acumen and negotiation skills during strategic contract negotiations critical to WesTrac’s revenue growth and long-term strategy.  With the support of WesTrac’s General Counsel, you will have everything you need to excel in the role and develop your career.

Location: Tomago, NSW or South Guildford, WA

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the negotiation, execution and management of high value, strategic customer sales contracts critical to continued growth.
• Advise on a broad range of matters including disputes and regulatory compliance.
• Provide practical solutions to a diverse range of problems impacting the business.
• Provide thought leadership on legal, risk and compliance matters including the development and provision of training to key stakeholders.
• Ensure WesTrac’s compliance with legislative requirements by monitoring legislative changes and implementing appropriate compliance programmes and frameworks.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience as a qualified legal professional specialising in commercial, corporate, commercial litigation, construction or mining law
• In-house legal experience desirable, but not essential
• Bachelor of Laws
• Admitted as an Australian Legal Practitioner with a current practicing certificate
• Demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Robust commercial acumen and sound judgement
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills in the provision of legal advice

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 5813