Legal Counsel - HO

WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join our national in-house legal team based in Alexandria. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will be a key source of knowledge to the business, providing commercially astute advice across all Schindler processes, products, and services. You will be working with some of Australia’s most well-known construction & facilities management businesses such as Lend Lease, Multiplex & Brookfield in construction, through to Charter Hall, AMP, Westfield, Myer, David Jones, and Target to name just a few.

You will need to have previous experience as a Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Commercial Manager / Senior Contracts Administrator in a commercial environment through the full life cycle from drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts to managing disputes. The role will see you managing acceptable commercial levels of risk within the appetite of the business and taking a real-world approach to each transaction through a commercial lens.

You will be embedded across the business and make a real difference to our commercial outcomes and the business acumen of our employees whilst being involved in some of Australia’s most exciting projects.

What’s in it for you

• Highly Competitive base
• 12% Super
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Excellent opportunity for you to expand your experience at world world-leading Lift company
• Permanent full-time role
• End of trip facilities
• A work/life balance organisation - culture-first approach
• A great learning environment with a local and global team
• Access to the Employee benefits discount scheme
• A wide variety of social activities – even a day off for your birthday!
• Brand new purpose-built office in Alexandria with onsite parking or 4-minute walk from Mascot Station

Key Accountabilities

• Working collaboratively with key business partners to achieve goals in a timely manner whilst protecting the Company’s interests.
• Work with internal Schindler stakeholders on proposals and commercial opportunities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements and contracts.
• Advise on a wide range of legal issues.
• Develop internal legal processes to assist operations and the company's growth.
• Manage the contractual relationship between Schindler and customers.
• Assist with Insurance claims (public liability etc)
• Provide monthly reports to senior management and external partners.

What we are looking for

• Experience in commercial and contract administration.
• Construction / Facilities Management industry experience.
• Experience with governance and operational risk and commercial as well as legal acumen.
• Experience of frontend (required) and backend (highly regarded).
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, with the ability to work across the business as a trusted advisor and business partner.
• Skill in risk assessment and development of risk controls and actions involved in the delivery and implementation of projects.
• Interest in educating sales and project management teams in legal regulatory and compliance.

About Schindler

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

How to apply

We are constantly looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with the energy and drive to build relationships and networks. At Schindler you will find a highly motivated and engaged working environment that lets you grow as an individual and allows you to plan your career.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a Global Industry Leader and believe that you possess the required skills and qualifications to succeed in this role, click on the "APPLY" button and complete our online application form or call Christina on 0458 294 697 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.

If you are an existing Schindler employee, please ensure you have discussed your application with your line manager prior to applying.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.