At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

About the Opportunity

In this Legal Counsel role, you’ll work closely with a wide range of internal teams and external partners to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice across the breadth of WesTrac’s operations. You’ll play a key role in high‑value, strategically significant contract negotiations—giving you the opportunity to deepen your commercial acumen and sharpen your negotiation skills in a hands‑on, business‑critical environment. Supported by a highly experienced General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll have access to strong mentorship, genuine development pathways, and the resources you need to accelerate your growth and build a rewarding in‑house career.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the negotiation, execution and management of high value, strategic customer sales contracts critical to continued growth.
• Advise on a broad range of matters including disputes and regulatory compliance.
• Provide practical solutions to a diverse range of problems impacting the business.
• Contribute to thought leadership on legal, risk and compliance matters including the development and provision of training to key stakeholders.
• Ensure WesTrac’s compliance with legislative requirements by monitoring legislative changes and implementing appropriate compliance programmes and frameworks.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑admission experience as a qualified legal practitioner.
• Background in commercial, corporate, construction or mining law is highly regarded, though not essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in law (Bachelor of Laws).
• Admission to the Supreme Court of NSW (or another Australian jurisdiction) together with a current practising certificate.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to exercise sound judgement in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities with confidence.
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly in delivering clear, practical legal advice.

Why WesTrac?

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged, and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member, you will receive:

• Competitive Remuneration Package.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Further education assistance program.
• Made for More Rewards.
• Opportunities for career development.
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• RDO opt in available.
• Income protection covering you 24/7.
• Fitness Passport for the whole family.
• Refer a friend program – work alongside your mates and receive up to $3,000 for each successful referral!
• Discounted CAT products.
• Wellness Program.

Apply Now (External part)

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact NSW Recruitment on 1300 797 028

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check & Medical as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.