In-House Contracts Lawyer

Our client is a major service provider operating across North Queensland, extending as far north as the Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands, and west to Mount Isa and the Gulf of Carpentaria. They deliver a wide range of programs and support services to communities across the region.

Our client is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer for their dynamic and busy team.  Critical thinking and analysis skills are crucial for this role as well as exposure to working with contracts from any area of law.  

Applicants must bring a minimum of 5 years PAE, a positive communication style and the ability to work autonomously and as a team.  The work varies greatly so the successful applicant would need to work through numerous questions and possess mental agility. Responsibilities would include, but not limited to:

Prepare, review, and revise a variety of contracts to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with organisational goals.

Identify potential legal risks in agreements and recommend appropriate safeguards, particularly in relation to industry-specific laws and regulations.

Ensure all contracts comply with legislation and reflect current legal standards.

Work with internal departments to align contracts with operational needs and risk tolerance.

Maintain organised records of contracts and monitor key dates for renewals, expirations, and required reviews or updates.

It is expected that you can also deliver:

• Sound technical and legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a high level of drafting contracts
• Solid exposure in managing client relationships with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Posses strong work ethic and be highly motivated
• Willing and able to develop new skills

Several checks may be required for this role including medical, police check and others.

This is a superb opportunity to join a professional and dynamic legal team, offering support and career development.

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. 

To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Jenny Cunsamy on 07 4724 5822 or jenny@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.

At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.

With over 36 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville region) as well as Regional Queensland.

Job Reference: 1375252/JC