Legal Counsel in the steel industry play a critical role in navigating the legal landscape, ensuring that the company's operations comply with laws and regulations, and advising on legal matters that impact the business. They are basically an in-house lawyer.
Starting as a Legal Counsel can lead to senior roles within the legal department, such as Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or General Counsel. Opportunities also exist to specialise in areas like labour law, environmental law, or corporate governance.
Provides expert and strategic legal advice to management on a variety of legal topics
Works closely with management to safeguard the company from legal risks
Prepares agreements, contracts and other legal documents
Helps manage litigation and legal disputes on behalf of the company
Ensures compliance with internal policies and legal standards
Advises on topics like employment law, compliance, and mergers and acquisitions
A career as Legal Counsel in the steel industry begins with a strong foundation in law, typically requiring a law degree and additional certification like admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction. Year 12 is required for most courses, with advanced studies in English and maths.
Salaries for Legal Counsel vary widely, but they can expect to start from $70,000 with the potential to grow significantly with experience and specialisation, reaching up to $200,000 or more.