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Commercial / Corporate Lawyer - Office General Counsel

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Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
Provides in-house legal support across corporate and commercial matters. Drafts and negotiates contracts, reviews products and service offerings, advises on engagement documents, manages disputes and regulatory matters, and liaises with internal business teams and external counsel. Requires strong legal drafting, negotiation, communication, relationship-building, and commercial problem-solving skills, plus admission as a lawyer and a current practising certificate.
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Company Description

 

    Job Description

    An excellent opportunity has arisen in KPMG’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) for a generalist in house lawyer. The OGC deals with a wide variety of corporate and commercial arrangements and agreements, along with regulatory and disputes management. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities. 

    Your Opportunity 

    Forming part of the Office of General Counsel team this role will play a key role in a wide variety of corporate and commercial arrangements and agreements by 

    • Drafting and negotiating general contracts and commercial agreements 
    • Reviewing new products and service offerings 
    • Providing legal advice in relation to engagement documents and client service offerings 
    • Liaising closely with the business and external counsel 

    Your Experience 

    At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include: 

    • Experience negotiating general commercial contracts 
    • Experience in litigation, disputes or reputation matters 
    • Exposure to corporate law matters 
    • Strong drafting and negotiation skills 
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience building relationships with internal clients at all levels 
    • A proactive and commercial approach to problem solving 

    Qualifications

    • You are an admitted lawyer and hold a current practising certificate.

    Additional Information

    KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

    Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

    At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

    Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

    At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

    KPMG Australia: grow with us!

    KPMG Australia Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

    300 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

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