Legal Counsel, Corporate and M&A

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nutrien is the worlds largest provider of crop nutrients inputs and services with a strong distribution network of more than 1600 retail outlets spanning across Australia North America and South America.

In Australia our organisation is supported by an extensive network of retail branches franchises members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas including precision farming services marketing livestock and wool agricultural services water solutions finance insurance merchandise and real estate.

We are now seeking an experiencedLawyer to join our in-house team on a full-time permanent basis

About the Opportunity

AsLegal Counsel M&A and Corporate youll play a pivotal role in supporting Nutriens Corporate Development and Strategy group on mergers acquisitions and strategic initiatives. Youll also partner with our Downstream Operations Australia Team providing commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of mattersfrom complex commercial contracts to supply chain logistics procurement and sustainability.

What Youll Do

• Advise senior management on legal issues arising in complex transactions including transaction structures regulatory and corporate/commercial considerations.
• Advise on anti-trust (competition law) matters arising in connection with transactions and operations.
• Lead and coordinate legal due diligence draft and negotiate agreements and identify legal regulatory and compliance risks.
• Provide practical solutions-focused advice on supply chain operations and commercial matters.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business collaborating to deliver positive outcomes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and legal developments delivering training and guidance to support best practices.
• As part of Nutriens global Legal team participate in and lead other corporate legal work as required.
• Manage and direct external counsel as needed.

What Youll Bring

• Approx. 5-7 years post-admission experience qualified to practice as a solicitor in Victoria with a current Legal Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in a leading law firm or in-house team with a focus on corporate/commercial law and exposure to Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Strong business acumen sound judgment and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional communication negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic mindset keen analytical and problem-solving abilities and a solid work ethic.
• Business tax or financial acumen is an asset.

What Youll Get

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• An additional day of leave Nutrien Day
• Attractive employee benefits including salary sacrificing novated leasing and corporate health insurance discounts
• Gender neutral parental leave policy
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
• A culture of learning

Are you a good match Apply today!

At Nutrien were committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture we go further for Australian farmers and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production.

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Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages genders and backgrounds. This role will remain posted until filled and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process. To be considered applicants must have unrestricted ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment background checks. Please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted and Nutrien Ag Solutions is not liable for any received.