Sep 30, 2020
Adrian Moffatt describes himself as an entrepreneur, trapped in a lawyer’s body.
As General Counsel (Asia Pacific) at Ausco Modular, Adrian proves that an in-house lawyer’s value goes beyond their legal advice.
Adrian’s heavily involved in business development and his enthusiasm is evident when he speaks of how a simple conversation about women playing AFL turned into a multi-million dollar opportunity for his company, which he was able to lead.
Through booms and busts in the mining industry, the growth in modular classrooms for schools and the explosion in women’s elite sport, Adrian’s ability to connect people and opportunities has given him job satisfaction well beyond a traditional legal role.
“I think lawyers are often seen as roadblocks, as just negative people because we’re looking at the risk all the time.”
“We’re so fortunate that we have visibility across the whole organisation .. you can build relationships right down in the organisation.”
“You’ve got to know what the drivers of the business are, what the goals of the business are, how the business works.”
TOPICS
Building and leveraging relationships at all levels within and beyond a global organisation
Connecting people within the legal field and executive networks
Leadership with passion and enthusiasm
Fostering partnerships and finding purpose
Identifying and mitigating risk while finding alternative solutions
Developing legal talent with job plans for engaged, high-performing lawyers
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Credits
Host: Alex Correa - Career Coach in Law
Brought to you by Alex Correa Executive
With thanks to our guest :
Adrian Moffatt
Friends in Law is edited and engineered by Cold Ghost (aka Fletcher Babb) Produced by Bern Young and thanks to Amelia Rees for the inspiration and nudge.