Legal Counsel

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About the role

Were seeking a passionate Legal Counsel to join our collaborative and dynamic ANZ Corporate Legal Team at Fujitsu. This is a blended role across employment and commercial law which involves providing legal support in commercial transactions, employment matters, and disputes across Australia and New Zealand.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to support business negotiations, minimise risk, and protect Fujitsus commercial interests.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of contracts and legal documents.
• Advise on employment law matters, including compliance with changing legislation and workplace regulations.
• Identify and manage legal risks, offering practical solutions and preventative guidance.
• Support dispute resolution by preparing legal advice, responses, and evidence.
• Guide the business on contractual obligations and ensure alignment with internal policies and customer standards.
• Contribute to the development of internal policies, procedures, and legal training.
• Build strong working relationships across teams, contributing to a positive and collaborative legal function.

Requirements and Experience

• 3+ years experience as an inhouse lawyer or in a law firm.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: employment law, contract law, employee relations, or commercial/employment disputes.
• Experience in working on information technology contracts, including software licenses, services agreements, and outsourcing contracts preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Why Fujitsu?

We are an organization with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.

• We put people first. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and our AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index) Gold Employer status, and Rainbow Tick certification for LGBTI+ inclusion show that we value an inclusive culture.
• We offer tailored career paths across our global organization to support your professional and personal growth.
• Our customers trust us. We have an excellent reputation across the region and globally.
• Best in-class reward and recognition programs flexible work, volunteering leave, and more.
• We live our values of aspiration, trust, and empathy, all day, every day.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an inclusive employer, Fujitsu aims to recruit a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our purpose. In line with our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, we highly welcome applications from women and gender-diverse people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Māori and Pacific people; LGBTI+ people; people with a disability; culturally and linguistically diverse people; veterans, Australian Defence Force (ADF) and emergency responders. Transgender and gender-diverse applicants can request a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions to assist with the recruitment journey.

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes so if this resonates with you, then please apply. For more information, please email careersapac@fujitsu.com.

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