Procurement Legal Council

This role will be important for providing excellent legal support to the ANZ procurement team. Responsibilities will include drafting negotiating and advising on commercial agreements and strategic projects. Counsel will protect and help grow the business by ensuring that all procurement contracts and vendor engagements align with legal requirements industry standards and the companys strategic goals in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment. Whilst the successful candidate will be expected to work with a reasonable level of autonomy they will part of the broader Group Procurement legal team and therefore benefit from the support and collaboration with their colleagues based across Experians core regions.

Main responsibilities

• Draft review and negotiate procurement contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with procurement activities. Provide legal input into the risk assessment and compliance functions relating to the procurement function.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with ANZ relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage legal aspects of vendor relationships including dispute resolution and contract enforcement.
• Serve as a legal advisor to the procurement team offering guidance on complex legal issues.
• Handle legal disputes and claims related to procurement working towards amicable resolutions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on legal matters.
• Ability to work with a reasonable level of autonomy from the Group Head of Vendor Contracting.
• Working with procurement and legal teams to help make changes to and/or update standard terms and conditions.
• Supporting and providing advice on the practical implementation dispute and termination of contracts
• Ensuring that deals are consistent with the Experian Procurement Policy (and other related policies) and any exceptions are escalated for approval at the appropriate level.
• Deliver relevant training to business units.

Qualifications :

More about you

• Significant demonstrable experience drafting negotiating and advising on commercial contracts ideally including data and technology related agreements and in a procurement team / environment.
• Admitted to practice as a legal practitioner in Australia holding a current practicing certificate.
• 6 years post admission experience either in-house or private practice.
• In-depth understanding of procurement regulations contract law and compliance standards.
• Strong negotiation analytical and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications in procurement or contract management are a plus.
• High level of accuracy in reviewing and drafting legal documents.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the procurement team and other departments.
• Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional Information :

Benefits/Perks:

• Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
• Great compensation package and bonus / commission plan
• Core benefits including Experian shares discount and wellness program
• Flexible working environment hybrid model
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off personal leaves and paid holidays
• 17 weeks of Paid Parental Leave family care leave and up to 5 days study leave

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time