Job Description

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

About the role

As the Legal Counsel for the Pacific Area reporting to the General Counsel and Compliance Officer for the Pacific Area, you will provide critical legal support across a diverse range of matters, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk for Bureau Veritas. This role is a 12 Month contract and offers exposure to contract negotiation, corporate governance, compliance, and strategic advisory work within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and negotiate client contracts to align with Bureau Veritas principles and good contracting standards.
• Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining registers and supporting Boards and Company Secretaries.
• Provide legal support across insurance, property, intellectual property, disputes, and compliance reporting.
• Draft and amend local policies and contribute to group compliance projects.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor of Laws degree, with a minimum three years post-admission experience.
• Strong contract review and negotiation skills, with demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and build strong stakeholder relationships.

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.