In-House Counsel

Employment Type Employment Type:

Full-time

About the Role You will act as trusted, embedded advisors responsible for mitigating legal risk while actively enabling the business to achieve its commercial objectives. This role serves a dual purpose as both legal experts and strategic business partners, providing tailored advice on compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management directly to company executives and departments.

Responsibilities

Manage the commercial and contractual disputes portfolio, including litigation strategy, Court and Tribunal appearances, settlement negotiations, and liaising with external counsel.

Work closely with key stakeholders on conflict resolutions strategies.

Manage internal reporting and escalations of disputes.

Drive process improvements on the management, enforcement and reporting of the disputes portfolio.

Debt collection.

Commercial, Contracting and Marketing

Draft, review, negotiate and advise on all kinds of legal documents.

Provide pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders on contract risks, obligations, and mitigations.

Legal Operations & Process Improvement

Identify and implement efficiencies in legal processes and reporting.

Manage matter tracking, success metrics, and future planning for legal technology and tools.

Produce regular reports and insights for senior stakeholders.

Regulatory, Privacy & Compliance

Monitor regulatory developments and provide clear, actionable advice to the business.

Corporate Governance

Draft and update corporate policies, procedures, and governance documents.

Support stakeholder engagement and ensure governance frameworks remain current and practical.

Skills and Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience, gained in a reputable law firm or corporate legal environment, with JD, LLM, and/or LLB degree, bar is a plus

Legal Practising Certificate

Clear and professional in both written and verbal communication, fluency in Mandarin is a plus

Highly organised and accurate with a high level of attention to detail

Familiar with heavy equipment related laws and regulations, able to deal with general company law, labor law, prior experience in or knowledge of heavy equipment or related industry is a plus

Familiar with the establishment and optimization of the company's legal system and process, system establishment and process optimization experience is preferred

Why Join Zoomlion Australia

Opportunity to work with a major global machinery brand.

Ideal entry into commercial, contracts, and major-project pathways.

Growing team with supportive leadership.

Competitive salary and career development opportunities.

You MUST have legal qualifications from Australia or completed the Trans-Tasman legal criteria for New Zealanders. MUST have unrestricted working rights.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For more information, please reach out to

hr.anz@zoomlion-zitc.com

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