Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant – General Commercial Lawyer - Geelong

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The Opportunity:

9 months (parental leave cover)
Full time (hybrid)
This role will be a mix of work from home and in-office
Geelong
This is an opportunity to join an organisation in the government sector
Build your portfolio legal career with this well-known organisation
About You:

You have very strong in-house general commercial experience
You have experience with the provision of commercial contract reviews, negotiation and general commercial advice
You are comfortable liaising with internal and external clients and preparing internal briefings and/or general commercial advises across the organisation
You have the ability to work autonomously as well as within the legal team, and at a high professional standard, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
You are flexible, adaptable and have the ability to fit in with existing and well-established work practices
You are a team player
You have the ability to hit the ground running and work closely with a fast-paced team
You have a minimum of 5 years' PQE
You have the ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business
You have a current practising certificate
You have the right to live and work in Australia
Ashurst Reach:

Ashurst Reach is Ashurst's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.

Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

Why join Ashurst Reach?

Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.

We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.

There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:

Flexible career options - receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
Personalised service - collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
Top-tier support - have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
What to do now:

If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Fiona Craig, our Talent Manager, at fiona.craig@ashurst.com

Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants.

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