Senior Corporate Counsel

Your opportunity: The role is for a senior corporate and commercial lawyer to join the Vodafone Australia Legal Department. The role supports the key Marketing, Digital and Customer Service/Operations functions. However, the role may require you to undertake work within any team of the Legal Department from time to time. Reporting to the Head of the Marketing, Digital and Customer Service Legal team, you will play a senior role within the TPG legal team. You will be tasked with providing strategic advice and risk analysis and leading complex legal negotiations. As a trusted adviser to key stakeholders within the business, you will anticipate legal and regulatory issues, and seek to effect pragmatic customer focussed solutions to achieve desired business outcomes. You will take initiative and personal ownership in relation to all aspects of the legal support you provide and be recognised as a thought leader and “go to” person within the legal team. Responsibilities: Delivering timely, creative and commercially astute strategic legal advice and support, that is cost-effective and aligned to TPG's operational and strategic plans. Drafting and leading negotiations for complex or strategic contracts and key projects whilst delivering optimum value for TPG. Acting autonomously as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders within TPG, anticipating business, legal and regulatory issues, and seeking to effect pragmatic customer focussed solutions to achieve desired business outcomes. Building strong, effective and collaborative relationships and positively influencing Vodafone and key Vodafone stakeholders by acting in a manner aligned to TPG's values. Demonstrated ability to mentor and act as a role model to junior lawyers and/or secondees within the legal team to drive engagement and develop excellence. Leading initiatives to enhance legal knowledge management and process innovation within the TPG legal team. What you'll bring: Legally qualified (holds a current practising certificate or equivalent). Minimum of 6 years PQE (or equivalent). Excellent negotiation and influencing skills and ability to lead negotiations on complex legal transactions and issues. Strong contract drafting and advisory skills. Ability to strategically apply legal and regulatory knowledge to protect and enhance commercial interests of TPG. Ability to deal with highly complex and high-risk issues in relation to commercial law. Ability to build effective relationships and positively influence TPG and key TPG stakeholders by acting in a manner closely aligned to TPG’s values. Well-organised with excellent planning skills, particularly the ability to set clear priorities, monitor and achieve specified outcomes Genuine team player with demonstrated relationship-building skills. Enthusiastic, efficient and emotionally resilient. A strong desire to contribute to the development and implementation of the long and short-term goals of TPG and to raise the profile of the legal team. What's in it for you? Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office) ‘Stay Connected Mobile’ – Access to a free mobile plan ‘Stay Connected NBN’ – Access to a free, high speed NBN plan (up to 500 Mbps) ‘Your Leave’ - additional leave to be used whenever you like - every year Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities Access to Corporate Partner Discounts Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s OK! At TPG Telecom, we’re all about creating an accessible workplace where everybody feels safe to bring their authentic self to work - regardless of background. If you think this role is a great fit for you but some of the qualifications don’t align with your experience, we still encourage you to apply - you might just be the perfect candidate for a similar role with us! Learn more about life at TPG Telecom here. TPG Telecom also acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of lands and waterways where this office can be found in Barangaroo. Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. TPG Telecom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #LI-Hybrid