101 - Legal Counsel

Job Description

About APM Group

We’re a diverse team of over 13,000 people across 11 countries with a shared purpose - to enable better lives. Our purpose is the common thread that lives in everything we do, and it starts with enabling better lives for our employees and their families too.

Our work enables the people we serve to realise their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing, and increased social participation.

When you join APM, there’s an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services, across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs and employee benefits. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, who rely on our services.  

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in North Hobart, Australia. As a Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and safeguarding the company's interests.

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the organization on a wide range of matters, including contracts, agreements, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and agreements to protect the company's interests.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with legal requirements and mitigate potential risks.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and dispute resolutions as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on legal matters and compliance issues.
• Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations, and advise the organization accordingly.
• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Valid license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research and the use of legal databases and resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with legal domains such as corporate law, intellectual property law, or other relevant areas is preferred.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills are highly desirable.ulture

In this role, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and grow your skills, and you will be supported to achieve your personal and career goals.

The APM Marketing team is a collaborative and exciting team to join. We value new voices, ideas and creativity, and we always support each other to reach our individual and shared goals.

We’re dedicated to always delivering the best results for all our stakeholders, while remembering to have fun and not always take life too seriously.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities within a global corporate marketing team
• Join a supportive team within a growing company dedicated to helping people improve their lives
• Refurbished head office in West Perth close to Kings Park
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements 

At APM we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures including indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.