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Senior Legal Counsel

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 6 days ago
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About the job

As a Senior Legal Counsel at AP+, you will play a vital role in providing clear, commercially focused legal advice on complex matters. Your expertise will help leaders make informed decisions, manage legal risks, and deliver on AP+’s strategic priorities. The team thrives on collaboration, encouraging everyone to bring their ideas forward while maintaining a fun and flexible work environment.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing legal advice

Providing authoritative legal advice on complex, material and strategically significant matters, helping AP+ understand its options and make sound decisions.
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Managing legal risks

Identifying and managing significant legal risks, explaining their commercial implications, potential trade-offs and practical mitigation options to senior stakeholders.
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Leading negotiations

Leading complex negotiations and cross-functional legal matters, setting the legal approach and coordinating internal stakeholders and external legal advisers where needed.

Key criteria

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Legal qualifications

Possession of a law degree and New South Wales practising certificate.

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Post-qualification experience

At least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience.

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Negotiation leadership

Experience leading significant negotiations and cross-functional legal matters.

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5 criteria for this job
Legal qualifications
Possession of a law degree and New South Wales practising certificate.

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Post-qualification experience
At least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience.

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Negotiation leadership
Experience leading significant negotiations and cross-functional legal matters.

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Legal risk management
Demonstrated ability to identify and manage complex legal risks.

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Stakeholder engagement
Experience building trusted relationships with senior leaders and teams.

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