Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
Core
Provide commercially focused legal services including drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on high-value transactions, and supporting dispute resolution for Sydney Airport's aviation growth and strategic initiatives.
Role type
Senior in-house commercial legal counsel
Builds
Commercial contracts, strategic transaction advice, and legal risk management frameworks for airline partnerships and business growth
Domain
Aviation, Airports, Commercial Law
Required skills
commercial contract drafting, contract negotiation, legal risk assessment, transaction advisory, regulatory monitoring, external counsel management, legal precedent development
Preferred skills
in-house legal experience, commercial environment experience, stakeholder management, plain English writing
Technologies
legal research tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with airlines and partners; advise on strategic transactions and marketing activities; manage external legal advisors and legal spend; monitor legislative and regulatory developments; deliver legal training and update legal templates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
