Legal Counsel
Job No:
AGPC152
Location:
Melbourne
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) is responsible for staging two iconic international events, the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Phillip Island. We are internationally recognised and respected leaders in sport.
"Our people at AGPC" are a group of passionate and talented people who work hard year-round to make these events possible. We have different specialist departments working towards a clear common goal - providing Melbourne and Victoria with world-class international events.
At AGPC, we enjoy working on the best of sport, events and entertainment. Our fun and dynamic environment means our employees are constantly surrounded by unique experiences as well as a high-performing team of innovators, and we need one more.
We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our highly motivated, talented and driven Legal & Strategy Department.
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will successfully provide legal support and day to day advice across a diverse range of commercial, dispute resolution, intellectual property, brand protection, and legal operation matters.
The primary focus of the role will be to:
- Review and update all Corporation’s terms and conditions required by the business including conditions of entry and sale, corporate facility order forms and general conditions of contracts
- Drafting and negotiation of various agreements
- Become the trusted business partner in guiding procurement and tendering processes
- Preparation of tender documents and management and provision of strategic advice and guidance to ensure commercial outcomes are optimised
- Manage online and hardcopy filing system of Contracts including continually uploading contracts to ensure the accuracy of the contract management system
- Map and deliver a contract priority system, both in terms of current drafting and future procurement priorities
- Assist FOI officer with administration of Freedom of Information requests and overall business compliance
- Assist with the administrative requirements of the Board and committees
- Identify and communicate contractual risk effectively
This role will work closely with key functions across AGPC and its business units, including Operations, Sales & Commercial and Marketing & Experience.
We look for people who can hit the ground running, devour challenges, and deliver results with passion and enthusiasm!
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualified with a Bachelor of Law
- Three or more years’ experience at a law firm or in an in-house legal role
- Strong analytical mind and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to interpret legal, regulatory policy and propose pragmatic solutions
- Excellent communication and drafting skills - able to draft clear and pragmatic advice and commercial contracts and other legal documents
- Strong stakeholder management and partnering skills; able to engage and build relationships across all levels and communicate legal issues clearly and succinctly
- Able to work autonomously and effectively manage time and deliver against multiple projects and priorities, providing regular updates and escalating issues as appropriate
To view the full position description please click here.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you today.
AGPC embraces flexible work arrangements and we celebrate and harness diversity, considering it a competitive advantage.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all diverse backgrounds.
Our organisation promotes the safety, well-being and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.