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Reporting to the Associate General Counsel – Australia, but working closely with the existing Senior Legal Counsels you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and project teams, delivering strategic legal advice that supports Peabody’s commercial and operational goals. This Brisbane-based role focuses on commercial law, corporate transactions, shipping, renewable energy development projects, litigation, and regulatory matters across Peabody’s Australian operations and offers the opportunity to work on high-impact matters in a dynamic resources environment.
Job Responsibility:
Advise on complex corporate and commercial matters, acquisitions, joint ventures and renewables projects
Advise on competition law issues, shipping, litigation, and regulatory compliance
Help manage disputes and litigation
Manage external legal providers to ensure cost-effective, high quality outcomes
Assist with other legal matters as directed by the Associate General Counsel – Australia
Requirements:
A degree in Law with a current Queensland practising certificate
5-10 years of post-qualification legal experience
Experience in complex corporate transactions and commercial law
Understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks
Experience in litigation and dispute resolution
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
Strong business acumen, solution-focused mindset, and adaptability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Project management skills and ownership of outcomes
Nice to have:
Exposure to resources, energy, or heavy industry sectors
Experience with cross-border transactions or international commercial matters
What we offer:
Competitive salary package with excellent short term incentive plan
Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT
Contemporary office in Fortitude Valley, complemented by flexible work options
Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program
Exclusive discounts on private health insurance
Flexible start / finish times
'Redistributed working week' giving employees flexibility to finish at noon on Fridays