Legal Counsel

The Power of Now

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join the Legal department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the role

To provide high-quality, proactive, pragmatic and commercial legal advice to Fortescue Zero, with a focus on the Motorsport and Digital business units as part of the Fortescue Zero legal team in the UK, but with flexibility to support other areas as required, and as the business evolves and matures. 

What you will do

• Drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including confidentiality, customer, supplier, collaboration, licensing and other contractual documents.
• Providing day-to-day legal advice and business partnering to the Motorsport and Digital business units, or such other areas of the business as may be required in the future.
• Ensuring that the Head of Legal (Motorsport, Innovation & Digital) is appropriately informed and updated of progress on all work matters and key issues, including seeking input and guidance as necessary.
• Supporting the Head of Legal (Motorsport, Innovation & Digital) and General Counsel with complex commercial transactions.
• Support wider team objectives relating to legal workstream efficiencies, to include template management and training.
• Ensuring compliance by the business and support functions with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Working in close cooperation with other members of the Legal team as necessary including the Head of Ethics & Compliance, Head of Risk & Insurance and the IP Manager to identify legal risks and devise effective mitigation solutions.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders and support functions within Fortescue Zero and the wider Fortescue group.
• Carrying out legal research.
• Maintaining accurate files in relation to own caseload.
• Instructing external counsel where required as agreed with senior team members and managing internal budget processes in liaison with the Paralegal.
• Undertaking such other duties of a similar nature that are commensurate with your skills and abilities as determined by the Head of Legal (Motorsport, Innovation & Digital) and General Counsel.

About you

• Excellent academic record.
• Adequate experience, ideally with private practice training and subsequent in-house experience.
• Commercial, IP law experience gained in private practice or in-house.
• An understanding of the commercial and legal aspects of a technology and software-related business.
• Solid experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Ability to work proactively with the business.
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• Good time-management, and comfortable working under pressure, often to tight deadlines.

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Our Commitment

Not near-zero

Not net-zero.

We are Fortescue Zero.

Additional Information

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.