Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


Washington D C, United States Compass Group Full time

In-house Legal Counsel

Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities, and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs, and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.

We work across several sectors including Business and Industry, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Offshore & Remote. Compass Group Australia revenue exceeds AUD 2 billion which has largely been unaffected through the Covid environment.

The Role

We are currently seeking the expertise of an In-House Legal Counsel to join an experienced and collaborative small in-house legal team, advising on a wide range of commercial legal issues across our Australian and New Zealand businesses. You will manage, negotiate, and draft a full suite of contracts and commercial agreements, advise on regulatory issues and governance risks, and assist with other legal issues related to supply chain including modern slavery as well as privacy, intellectual property, data protection, and ethics.

Collaborating with key stakeholders across all levels of the business with new and existing legislation, analysis, support, and a strong compliance framework that is embedded with guidance and training. Be the influential and trusted advisor as we continue to grow rapidly in this dynamic environment.

The Person

In this high business facing role, you will be required to have:

  1. A current Australian Legal Practicing Certificate
  2. 7+ years' post-qualification experience
  3. Solid stakeholder engagement capabilities
  4. Experience as a commercial lawyer from a leading tier firm or generalist in-house.
  5. Experience in the contract services industry or with technology contracts will be looked upon favourably
  6. Experienced in drawing and adapting strategic insight from market and internal data
  7. Be a collaborative and strong team player
  8. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including services contracts, leases, and subcontracts) with appreciation of indemnity and insurance risks
  9. A confident, persuasive, and friendly communication style
  10. Enjoyment working in a fast-paced and commercially minded environment

The Benefits

We can work with you via flexible working arrangements including accommodating a hybrid working environment from home to suit your lifestyle.

Compass Group is an organisation that's proud of its great people. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement. Recognised as an employer of choice, we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs, paid parental leave, team event days, site-based benefits, and company discounts.

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams, we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity, and people with disability.

If this sounds like the position for you, apply now

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