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Sharp & Carter have a focus on creating long term sustainable business relationships. Based on my experience I would highly recommend the services to prospective companies and prospective candidates.” Brian Trim , National Account Manager – Pharmacy, Nuchev “Sharp & Carter are specialists within recruiting within the FMCG sector, providing a stringent selection criteria to match the employers and potential candidates skills. The interview process was managed with a high level of professionalism and dedication to ensure the role was a fit for today’s needs and for further role development. Sharp & Carter have a focus on creating long term sustainable business relationships. Based on my experience I would highly recommend the services to prospective companies and prospective candidates.” National Account Manager – Pharmacy, Nuchev "​It was a pleasure working with Ellen. She is very proactive, quick in responding to your queries and always available when you need to have a quick chat. She made the whole process from the initial talks about the role to interview and finally getting the offer letter absolutely flawless". Ravi, Candidate "​It was a pleasure working with Ellen. She is very proactive, quick in responding to your queries and always available when you need to have a quick chat. She made the whole process from the initial talks about the role to interview and finally getting the offer letter absolutely flawless". "It was a pleasure working with Niall. He provided us with strong selection of candidates within few days after we had a brief on the role. He was always communicating with us and keeping us up to date He was genuinely interested in helping us finding the right candidate for the role. I highly recommend Niall to anyone who is looking to hire for their teams". Anastasia , Client "It was a pleasure working with Niall. He provided us with strong selection of candidates within few days after we had a brief on the role. He was always communicating with us and keeping us up to date He was genuinely interested in helping us finding the right candidate for the role. I highly recommend Niall to anyone who is looking to hire for their teams". Jobs in Legal & Compliance find the jobs that you're looking for Permanent or Full Time Senior Legal Counsel Brisbane About our Client: Our client is a leading Australian organisation operating nationally across essential industrial and environmental services. Following the recent acquisition of a major industrial services business, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of growth, significantly expanding its operational footprint and workforce. This presents a unique opportunity to join the business at a pivotal time, supporting the integration of the newly acquired business while partnering with senior stakeholders on complex employment and industrial relations matters. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence and long-term investment, this is an organisation where legal advice plays a critical role in enabling commercial outcomes and supporting strategic business decisions. About the Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for an employment or industrial relations lawyer to join a leading Australian organisation during a significant period of growth and transformation. Following the recent acquisition of a major industrial services business, the organisation is integrating a substantial workforce across multiple jurisdictions, creating a unique opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to play a key role in supporting workforce integration, industrial strategy and organisational change. Working closely with the Head of Workplace Relations, HR and senior business leaders, you will provide pragmatic legal advice on complex employment and industrial relations matters across a diverse, highly unionised workforce. About the Role: This is a broad advisory role where you will partner with the business on a range of strategic workplace matters, including: Advising on enterprise bargaining and industrial strategy. Managing complex industrial disputes and union negotiations. Supporting the employment aspects of acquisitions, organisational change and workforce integration. Advising on the interpretation and application of awards, enterprise agreements and workplace legislation. Providing strategic advice on payroll compliance, industrial compliance and employment risk. Supporting litigation and regulatory matters where required. Developing practical workplace policies, frameworks and governance initiatives. Coaching senior leaders on complex workplace relations issues and helping drive commercially sound outcomes. This is a highly visible role offering significant interaction with executive stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business decisions during an exciting period of expansion. About You: You will be an employment or industrial relations lawyer with the ability to provide commercially focused legal advice in a complex operating environment. Ideally, you will bring: Experience gained in private practice or in-house advising on employment and industrial relations matters. Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements. Experience advising on enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and workplace compliance. Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, workforce integration or organisational change will be highly regarded. The confidence to partner directly with senior leaders and provide practical, risk-based legal advice. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to move beyond traditional employment law into a genuinely strategic in-house role. You'll be joining a business investing heavily in growth through acquisition, with the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, support business-critical projects and work alongside experienced leaders in one of Australia's largest industrial organisations.How to apply:To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Kumaraswamy on 0414223338 Apply now Senior Legal Counsel About our Client: Our client is a leading Australian organisation operating nationally across essential industrial and environmental services. Following the recent acquisition of a major industrial services business, the organisation is entering an exciting new phase of growth, significantly expanding its operational footprint and workforce. This presents a unique opportunity to join the business at a pivotal time, supporting the integration of the newly acquired business while partnering with senior stakeholders on complex employment and industrial relations matters. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence and long-term investment, this is an organisation where legal advice plays a critical role in enabling commercial outcomes and supporting strategic business decisions. About the Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity for an employment or industrial relations lawyer to join a leading Australian organisation during a significant period of growth and transformation. Following the recent acquisition of a major industrial services business, the organisation is integrating a substantial workforce across multiple jurisdictions, creating a unique opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to play a key role in supporting workforce integration, industrial strategy and organisational change. Working closely with the Head of Workplace Relations, HR and senior business leaders, you will provide pragmatic legal advice on complex employment and industrial relations matters across a diverse, highly unionised workforce. About the Role: This is a broad advisory role where you will partner with the business on a range of strategic workplace matters, including: Advising on enterprise bargaining and industrial strategy. Managing complex industrial disputes and union negotiations. Supporting the employment aspects of acquisitions, organisational change and workforce integration. Advising on the interpretation and application of awards, enterprise agreements and workplace legislation. Providing strategic advice on payroll compliance, industrial compliance and employment risk. Supporting litigation and regulatory matters where required. Developing practical workplace policies, frameworks and governance initiatives. Coaching senior leaders on complex workplace relations issues and helping drive commercially sound outcomes. This is a highly visible role offering significant interaction with executive stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business decisions during an exciting period of expansion. About You: You will be an employment or industrial relations lawyer with the ability to provide commercially focused legal advice in a complex operating environment. Ideally, you will bring: Experience gained in private practice or in-house advising on employment and industrial relations matters. Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements. Experience advising on enterprise bargaining, industrial disputes and workplace compliance. Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, workforce integration or organisational change will be highly regarded. The confidence to partner directly with senior leaders and provide practical, risk-based legal advice. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to move beyond traditional employment law into a genuinely strategic in-house role. You'll be joining a business investing heavily in growth through acquisition, with the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, support business-critical projects and work alongside experienced leaders in one of Australia's largest industrial organisations.How to apply:To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Kumaraswamy on 0414223338 Permanent or Full Time Legal Support Officer Sydney About the Role As Legal Support Officer, you will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the effective delivery of legal services across the business. You will be responsible for preparing, managing and coordinating legal documentation, maintaining compliance requirements and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Legal function. Key responsibilities include: Franchise Documentation Management Prepare and coordinate franchise-related documentation, including franchise agreements, disclosure documents, sale of business agreements, licences and related legal documents. Manage document execution processes and stakeholder follow-up. Ensure documentation is accurate, compliant and completed within required timeframes. Legal Administration and Document Control Maintain organised and auditable legal records and filing systems. Manage document templates, version control and document consistency. Provide administrative support including document preparation, formatting and correspondence. Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas and minutes as required. Trademark Administration Maintain trademark registers and monitor key renewal dates. Liaise with external advisors regarding filings, renewals and related matters. Assist with trademark reporting and compliance requirements. Corporate Governance and Compliance Maintain company records, registers and statutory documents. Prepare and coordinate ASIC-related filings and documentation. Support governance processes and ensure records remain accurate and current. Stakeholder Support Assist internal stakeholders with legal documentation requests. Coordinate documentation relating to business and store transactions. Build strong working relationships across multiple business functions. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: At least 3 years' experience in a legal support, legal administration or paralegal role. Experience preparing and managing legal documentation within either private practice or an in-house environment. Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive and solutions-focused approach. Highly regarded: Experience within franchising, retail or multi-site business environments. Exposure to corporate governance, ASIC compliance or company secretarial processes. Experience with trademark administration or intellectual property matters. Familiarity with DocuSign, LawVu or similar legal technology platforms. Relevant qualifications in Law, Legal Studies or a related discipline. Lruddy@sharpandcarter.com.au0450 363 147 Apply now Legal Support Officer About the Role As Legal Support Officer, you will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the effective delivery of legal services across the business. You will be responsible for preparing, managing and coordinating legal documentation, maintaining compliance requirements and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Legal function. Key responsibilities include: Franchise Documentation Management Prepare and coordinate franchise-related documentation, including franchise agreements, disclosure documents, sale of business agreements, licences and related legal documents. Manage document execution processes and stakeholder follow-up. Ensure documentation is accurate, compliant and completed within required timeframes. Legal Administration and Document Control Maintain organised and auditable legal records and filing systems. Manage document templates, version control and document consistency. Provide administrative support including document preparation, formatting and correspondence. Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas and minutes as required. Trademark Administration Maintain trademark registers and monitor key renewal dates. Liaise with external advisors regarding filings, renewals and related matters. Assist with trademark reporting and compliance requirements. Corporate Governance and Compliance Maintain company records, registers and statutory documents. Prepare and coordinate ASIC-related filings and documentation. Support governance processes and ensure records remain accurate and current. Stakeholder Support Assist internal stakeholders with legal documentation requests. Coordinate documentation relating to business and store transactions. Build strong working relationships across multiple business functions. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: At least 3 years' experience in a legal support, legal administration or paralegal role. Experience preparing and managing legal documentation within either private practice or an in-house environment. Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive and solutions-focused approach. Highly regarded: Experience within franchising, retail or multi-site business environments. Exposure to corporate governance, ASIC compliance or company secretarial processes. Experience with trademark administration or intellectual property matters. Familiarity with DocuSign, LawVu or similar legal technology platforms. Relevant qualifications in Law, Legal Studies or a related discipline. 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