Legal Counsel
Location: Melbourne -CBD
State: VIC
Worktype: Full Time
About the role
A rare opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute Legal Counsel (3+ years’ PAE) to take on a high-impact in-house role within a leading commercial law firm, based in Melbourne. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and working closely with the Management team, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting the firm’s internal legal function. You will deliver clear, practical and solutions-focused advice across a broad range of commercial, regulatory and operational matters, helping to drive informed decision-making across the business.
This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer seeking a dynamic in-house position that blends the sophistication and complexity of private practice, while benefiting from the infrastructure and prestige of a leading national firm.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, discounted health insurance, discounts to gyms and studios across Australia, study and exam leave, a competitive referral bonus, and a host of other amazing perks!
Duties:
In this role, you will:
Ideally, you will have:
Our client is a long-standing, highly acclaimed & respected leading national commercial law firm, with several offices throughout Australia & 700+ dedicated staff, providing strategic commercial solutions for clients in any global region. Their Melbourne office has a well-established and ever-increasing client base of corporate, commercial, public & NFP clients providing an exciting range of work.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 4028622
A rare opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute Legal Counsel (3+ years’ PAE) to take on a high-impact in-house role within a leading commercial law firm, based in Melbourne. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and working closely with the Management team, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting the firm’s internal legal function. You will deliver clear, practical and solutions-focused advice across a broad range of commercial, regulatory and operational matters, helping to drive informed decision-making across the business.
This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer seeking a dynamic in-house position that blends the sophistication and complexity of private practice, while benefiting from the infrastructure and prestige of a leading national firm.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, discounted health insurance, discounts to gyms and studios across Australia, study and exam leave, a competitive referral bonus, and a host of other amazing perks!
Duties:
In this role, you will:
- Draft, review, and negotiate
commercial agreements including tech, consultancy, confidentiality and procurement contracts
Advise on privacy, data protection, AML/CTF, sanctions, anti-bribery and conduct obligations
Drive governance and risk frameworks, including policies, onboarding terms and operational risk advice
Track legal and regulatory change and translate into clear business impact
Support audits, due diligence and compliance initiatives end-to-end
Deliver practical legal advice to Partners, Management and business teams
Contribute to strategic projects, process improvement and internal legal precedents
Ideally, you will have:
- 3+ years’ PQE gained in a reputable law firm or in-house environment
- Strong experience in front-end commercial, corporate, technology, or regulatory work
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and analysis skills with sharp attention to detail
- Clear communicator, able to distil complex legal issues into concise, practical advice
- Collaborative and autonomous, comfortable working independently and across teams and stakeholders
- Commercially astute, with sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities
Our client is a long-standing, highly acclaimed & respected leading national commercial law firm, with several offices throughout Australia & 700+ dedicated staff, providing strategic commercial solutions for clients in any global region. Their Melbourne office has a well-established and ever-increasing client base of corporate, commercial, public & NFP clients providing an exciting range of work.
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 4028622
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