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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Solicitor |
| Position Code: | 3655 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Researching and advising on legislation affecting the organisation. |
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Reports To
Solicitor/Legal Affairs Manager, Group Counsel. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Researching and reporting on legislation and its effect across all parts of the business through the provision of advice to Executives and Directors on legal aspects of their defined areas and their activities.
Interpreting legal documentation and advising management on the most appropriate course of action.
Drafting court documents.
Assisting in briefing sessions with external counsel and representing the organisation in legal disputes where necessary.
Ensuring the organisation is informed of new or proposed legislation and policy.
Analysing the organisation's legal and corporate risk, and offering alternatives and recommendations as required.
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Key Skills
Knowledge of Corporations Law, Employment Law and Trade Practices Law.
Exposure to corporate mergers, acquisitions and general transactions.
Effective negotiation skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
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Internal Contacts
Management, Solicitors. |
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External Contacts
Solicitors/Lawyers. |
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Typical Experience
At least 2 - 5 years experience as a Corporate Lawyer coupled with a Bachelor of Law and Business, Accounting or Economics Degree. |
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