Senior Commercial Lawyer

Company Overview

Penske Springboard is a leading distributor of premium power systems solutions from mtu, Detroit, and Allison Transmission. We operate across some of the most dynamic on and off-highway markets in Australia, including road transport, energy solutions, mining, rail, defence, and commercial marine.

We are an iconic brand in both the business and racing worlds and a Fortune 500 company with a global presence. Our team is passionate about providing excellent customer service and working collaboratively to achieve our goals.

Salary and Benefits

Penske offers a competitive remuneration package and covers practising certificate renewals fees. We also provide flexible work arrangements, a genuinely supportive team environment, onsite parking, accredited training and development programs, reward and recognition programs, and employee assistance programs.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws Degree and hold a valid practising certificate issued within a State or Territory of Australia. They will possess at least 5 years post-admission experience as a solicitor, gained with a reputable law firm or in-house team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team, a strong commitment to customer service, excellent attention to detail, and clear and concise communication skills.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, contract reviews, contract negotiations, advising on general legal issues, and regulatory requirements
Ability to interpret legal issues/advice and contract terms and communicate them clearly and succinctly to business operators
Ability to research complex legal issues involving legislative or case law interpretation
Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
Benefits

Competitive remuneration package
Practising certificate renewals fees covered by the company
Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
Genuinely supportive team environment
Onsite parking
Accredited training and development programs
Reward and recognition programs
Employee assistance programs
Others

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Veterans, with Disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.