Legal Counsel

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We use technology to make happier lives. We are a global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organisations and the world around us. We have a long heritage of bringing innovation and expertise, continuously working to contribute to the growth of society and our customers.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Reputation team! In this role, you'll support a range of commercial and legal matters across key accounts and business segments, at all points in the contract lifecycle. You'll help structure deals, review and negotiate contracts, provide advice on legal risk and compliance, and ensure our contracts align with both business needs and legal obligations, supporting Fujitsu to win, retain and defend profitable business.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in either Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra. Fujitsu offers flexible / hybrid-working.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including tenders and customer contracts.
• Provide legal support on new business opportunities and customer transactions.
• Advise on legal risk, ensuring alignment with internal policy.
• Support resolution of contractual issues or disputes, including interpretation and compliance.
• Contribute to development of terms and offerings that balance customer needs with business objectives.
• Increase the value contribution to the business, through a willingness to lean-in, support and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Be an effective and enthusiastic team worker who creates positive working relationships.
• Support and / or lead digital technology-driven initiatives for the Legal & Reputation team.
• Provide timely reporting to multiple stakeholders with predictive risk analysis. Reporting should address wider context of matters and provide insight on business outcomes.
• Take ownership of matters and workload, independently managing complex matters whilst offering support to others.
• Contribute to and / or lead team training, knowhow, precedent and innovation initiatives.

Requirements and Experience

About Fujitsu Legal

Operating in regions around the world, Fujitsu benefits from a mature and sophisticated global legal function. The team operate as trusted advisers to the business and with a particular focus on using technology and data to provide insightful risk analysis and strategic advice.

Why Fujitsu?

The Fujitsu groups purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. Technology and innovation underpin everything we do, but it is the people who make that possible.

We are an organization with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an inclusive employer, Fujitsu aims to recruit a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our purpose. In line with our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, we highly welcome applications from women and gender-diverse people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ; Māori and Pacific people; LGBTI+ people; people with a disability; culturally and linguistically diverse people; veterans, Australian Defence Force (ADF) and emergency responders . Transgender and gender-diverse applicants can request a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions to assist with the recruitment journey.

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes so if this resonates with you, then please apply. For more information, please email

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