Legal Counsel

Who we are:

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australias largest integrated cattle and beef producer specialising in grassfed grainfed and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824 weve been doing this a while in fact were Australias oldest continuously operating company. Weve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be with all the support training and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. Were dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future and wed love you to join us.

About the Opportunity:

As Legal Counsel reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary you will play a pivotal role in providing essential legal and compliance advice to AACo to support and guide its operations and progression of strategic goals. With previous experience in commercial and corporate law the Legal Counsel will partner with the business to proactively build networks and positively influence stakeholders to ensure AACos continued success. The Legal Counsel will support the work of the legal team to drive continual improvement across governance compliance and regulatory frameworks.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing commercially minded collaborative legal team at AACo a 200yearold company and play a role in the development and delivery of the future strategic direction. This role offers the opportunity and support to grow and advance within a legal team that is valued across the business.

The position will provide the opportunity for occasional travel across AACos iconic Australian pastoral properties.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters including commercial contracts regulatory compliance employment and safety law marketing sales and distribution intellectual property research and innovation ventures property law and risk management.
• Drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements across all parts of the business.
• Working in conjunction with the legal team and Human Resources team to support the delivery of the people strategy which underpins the next chapter of AACos 200year journey
• Assisting in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures as required.
• Supporting the company secretariat function including the implementation and continual improvement of corporate governance policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective governance.
• Working with the legal team to oversee and engage with external legal counsel as required including instructing supervising and effectively communicating legal advice within the broader business.

What you will bring to this role:

• 4 years of postqualification experience.
• Bachelor of Laws and admission to practise in an Australian State or Territory.
• Previous experience working in any key area of AACos business including property corporate employment commercial and environment and/or inhouse in an ASXlisted environment will be looked on favourably.
• Ability to work with and influence senior management stakeholders.
• An innovative mindset capable of problemsolving and idea development.
• Highly developed communication and relationshipbuilding skills.
• An adaptable and agile mindset with the ability to manage legal matters of all sizes and levels of complexity.

Benefits:

• Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
• Occasional travel opportunities
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Enjoy regular employee events.

Apply Now to join the AACo Team!

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