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Legal Counsel - Disputes and Compliance

CoatesSydney, New South Wales, Australia

20 days ago

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About Us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

About Us

The next step in your career starts here…

Hybrid working environment
Opportunity to develop and be mentored from experienced and supportive leaders
Mascot based offices – close to public transport, onsite parking (monthly fee) and close to cafes.

We’re seeking a commercially focused legal professional to provide strategic and practical advice across all business units, ensuring compliance and protection of rights in day-to-day operations. A key part of the role involves independently managing and resolving disputes—including debt recovery, insurance claims, and general commercial matters whilst also minimising external legal spend and business disruption. You’ll also lead compliance efforts, particularly in privacy and support broader governance and corporate policy initiatives.

Whilst the role has a focus on disputes, you’ll also enjoy variety in your role including :

Provide expert legal advice across all business units to manage legal and commercial risk.

Drafting and negotiation of both revenue and supply contracts, dealing with sophisticated customers and suppliers.

Compliance lead, overseeing privacy law obligations, delivering internal training, and managing broader governance and corporate policy including business continuity matters.

Collaborate with stakeholders including executives, statutory bodies, government agencies, and external counsel to ensure effective legal and regulatory outcomes.

An opportunity to make the role your own and grow into new areas.

What You’ll Get In Return

We provide our team with a wide range of perks and benefits, including :

Development and career progression pathways

Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program

Purchased additional leave program

Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme

Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation

What You’ll Bring To The Role

Legally qualified with a current practising certificate

5+ years' post-qualification experience

A growth mindset, open, friendly and approachable with a can-do attitude.

Demonstrated success managing high-value matters and resolving complex disputes under pressure

Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

A proven strategic and commercially focused approach to supporting Coates achieve optimal legal outcomes in a dynamic business environment

An enthusiasm for driving legal efficiencies and improving processes for better business outcomes

Looking for more reasons to join Coates?

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.

We’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation. We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.

But our impact doesn't stop there. Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.

Visit careers.coates.com to learn more about our values and opportunities.

Unlock your next career opportunity – apply today!

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Coates. Equipped for you.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Construction

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