Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Adelaide, Perth or Sydney. You will provide legal counsel, trusted advice and strategic business partnering across our mining tyre operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead management of legal disputes, investigations & external legal advisers
• Provide strategic legal, governance, compliance & risk management leadership to the organisation
• Support business objectives & protect the organisation's interests
• Ensure compliance with legal & regulatory obligations
• Oversee corporate governance & company secretarial activities
• Enable effective decision-making across the business
• Develop & continuously improve legal frameworks, policies & contract management processes
• Act as Company Secretary for the Board, Board Committees & subsidiary entities

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Admitted Australian Legal Practitioner
• Current unrestricted practising certificate
• Minimum 7 years' post‑qualification experience (PQE)
• Demonstrated experience providing legal, commercial, governance & regulatory advice to senior stakeholders
• Accepting of regular interstate travel
• Current work rights in Australia

What we offer

• New role – design & develop the function & systems
• Competitive salary with parking supplied
• Career development within the global Bridgestone business
• 5 days extra leave every year after 2 years of employment
• An extra 5 days leave as a one‑off at each 5‑year employment milestone
• Health checks, free flu shots, on‑site gym and end‑of‑journey facilities
• Product discounts on Bridgestone tyres, additional benefits & staff discounts