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Senior Legal Counsel

Posted Date:  21 May 2026
Location: 

Tomago, NSW, AU

 

Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, as a Senior Legal Counsel you will partner with internal and external stakeholders to provide legal advice on a diverse range of issues across WesTrac’s business. You will be able to hone your commercial acumen and negotiation skills during strategic contract negotiations critical to WesTrac’s revenue growth and long-term strategy.  With the support of WesTrac’s General Counsel, you will have everything you need to excel in the role and develop your career.

 

Location: Tomago, NSW or South Guildford, WA

 

 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Oversee 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.
  • Provide 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 & Experience:

 

  • Strong experience as a qualified legal professional specialising in commercial, corporate, commercial litigation, construction or mining law
  • In-house legal experience desirable, but not essential
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Admitted as an Australian Legal Practitioner with a current practicing certificate
  • Demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Robust commercial acumen and sound judgement
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills in the provision of legal advice

 

 

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
  • Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
  • Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
  • Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

 

 

Our Company & Commitment

 

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

 

 

Reference Number: 5813

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 recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.

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