Corporate Counsel

WHO ARE WE 

The Opus Group is a purpose-built network of leading marketing agencies that deliver world-class experiential, event, and brand solutions. The Opus Group’s industry-renowned, highly-awarded agencies, including Opus Agency, Opus APAC, MAS, and Verve, provide scalable, end-to-end solutions designed to drive action and impact. With a global footprint and specialized expertise, The Opus Group partners with over 70 global companies, including the world’s most influential brands.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Corporate Generalist Lawyer to join our in-house Legal team and support our APAC business. This role will work closely with all departments across our APAC offices and provide support to our AMERs and EMEA teams. The role will focus on:

•  Negotiating commercial contracts with clients and suppliers;
•  Providing data privacy and compliance advice for our events and programmes;
•  Supporting human resources matters; and
•  Providing general corporate legal advice across a broad range of topics.

YOU SHOULD HAVE

•  A JD, LLB or LLM (or equivalent) qualification;
•  Admission as a lawyer and a current practising certificate issued in New South Wales;
•  5+ years’ generalist legal experience, preferably including commercial transactions, corporate litigation, employment law and/or technology and information security;
•  Willingness to learn new areas of law or deepen existing knowledge where prior experience may be limited;
•  Ability to negotiate complex agreements through sophisticated client legal and procurement departments, including Fortune 500 companies;
•  Demonstrated ability to learn business requirements quickly, analyse legal and commercial risks, and propose creative solutions while minimizing risk;
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust with our internal business teams to successfully work through contract challenges, effectively and concisely communicate complex legal issues to a non-legal audience, both orally and in writing, and work effectively as a Legal Department teammate, with the flexibility to take lead or provide support on projects as needed;
•  Ability to assess, calibrate, communicate, and address evolving priorities in a dynamic environment;
•  Initiative, attention to detail and collaborative working style; and
•  Desire to learn from and teach your Legal Department teammates and employees throughout the company.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Analyse, present, and advise on corporate and business law issues;
•  Transactional work - draft, negotiate and advise on Service Agreements, Statements of Work and other contracts with clients and suppliers for event management, production, creative, digital, advertising and strategy services;
•  Technology and Information Security – review and negotiate software licenses and SaaS contracts for business infrastructure and event technology; Data Protection Agreements with clients and suppliers; program risk assessments; advise on technology and data security topics related to virtual and in-person events;
•  Corporate matters - governance, commercial leases, litigation, employment, and insurance;
•  Ensure compliance with privacy and industry laws;
•  Effectively manage time and priorities, in a high-volume, fast-paced environment;
•  Clearly explain contracts, risks, requirements and regulations to non-legal colleagues;
•  Collaborate in drafting, updating and enforcing policies and guidelines with your teammates and coworkers alike;
•  Research and proactively identify emerging or unique legal issues;
•  Facilitate compliance and legal training
•  Perform other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

COMPETENCIES

Proven ability to:

•  Use sound legal judgment to create practical business solutions
•  Use emotional intelligence to build trust across all departments and with colleagues at all levels
•  Manage a varied and complex workload, while shifting priorities and anticipating issues
•  Strong knowledge of contract law, with expertise in contract drafting and negotiation
•  General knowledge or understanding of corporate governance, data security law (Privacy Act of 1988 and APPs), technology law, insurance, commercial litigation, employment law and/or intellectual property law
•  Persuasive writing skills
•  Strong work ethic
•  Detail oriented
•  Unflappably calm under pressure
•  Healthy sense of humor, positive attitude, and a growth mindset
•  Consistent delivery on commitments
•  Superb organisational skills

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN  

•  High-powered tech to help you perform your best
•  Work with global, market leading brands
•  Global travel opportunities
•  Paid Birthday leave
•  Paid monthly wellness day
•  Regular social events
•  A hybrid work environment
•  A vibrant, modern workplace
•  A competitive Paid Parental leave policy
•  An in-house L&D program
•  Additional funds allocated to your personal learning & development

NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?

Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At The Opus Group, we are dedicated to building a versatile, inclusive team with a variety of backgrounds and a growth mindset - so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single item listed in this job description, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed. 

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position requires verification of Australian citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions and/or proof of right to work. The ability to meet The Opus Group background screening process are required for this role.

The Opus Group does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.