Wenco International Mining Systems (www.wencomine.com), a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM), provides industry leading, innovative technologies to customers in the mining and material movement sectors, enabling sustainable and safe operations.
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Brisbane, Queensland office and our dynamic and growing global legal team. We are seeking an ambitious legal professional who thrives on challenge and is eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. In this role, you will partner with business leaders, engineers, and commercial teams to manage legal risk and enable strategic growth across Australia and internationally.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, curious, and detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and can balance commercial pragmatism with sound legal judgment.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
- Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including reseller, distributor, supply, and service contracts, software licensing and subscription agreements, partnership and collaboration agreements, and NDAs.
- Employment and HR Matters: Advise on employment and contractor arrangements, workplace policies, and dispute management under Australian law, in coordination with HR.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Support the Company’s global compliance framework, including data privacy, anti-bribery, modern slavery, and export control.
- Intellectual Property: Assist in protecting and managing the company’s IP portfolio, including software licensing, trademarks, confidentiality, and ownership of developed IP.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Partner with colleagues in Canada, Chile, South Africa, and other jurisdictions on global initiatives, M&A projects, and process improvements.
- External Counsel Management: Engage and supervise external counsel for specialized matters.
- Training & Education: Deliver internal training on key legal and compliance topics to business and technical teams.
- Culture Building: Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to engage with colleagues and foster a culture of compliance and teamwork.
Experience and Knowledge
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to practice in Australia.
- 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Strong experience in commercial contracting, technology licensing, and employment law.
- Exposure to intellectual property, export controls, or international transactions is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and provide pragmatic solutions to complex legal and business issues.
- Collaborative, approachable, and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and integrity.
Skills and Abilities
- Intellectual Curiosity: Eager to learn, explore new ideas, and stay ahead of legal and industry trends.
- High Performance: Proven track record of delivering results in demanding, fast-paced environments.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and creativity in addressing novel legal and business challenges.
- Resilience: Ability to thrive under pressure, adapt quickly to change, and maintain composure in complex situations.
- Influence and Communication: Skilled at building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Initiative: Self-motivated and proactive, with a drive to take ownership and lead projects to successful outcomes.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance commercial pragmatism with sound legal judgment and contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Global Mindset: Comfortable working across cultures and jurisdictions, with an appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
Wenco advances the efficiency and safety of the world’s surface mining equipment through our fleet management systems. We are committed to providing a stable yet exciting work place environment for individual employees to build and grow their career with the Company.
Wenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is not intended as an employment contract. Job descriptions are subject to change, which may not necessarily affect compensation.
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As our team experiences high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To be considered, please ensure a resume is attached.
