Legal Counsel - Education & Digital Services
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Counsel to join a high‑performing, collaborative in‑house legal team within a national organisation delivering critical services across Australia’s education ecosystem.
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will work as part of a close‑knit and highly collegiate team providing practical, commercial and risk‑aware advice across a diverse and complex portfolio. This is a genuinely hands‑on role suited to a mid level lawyer who enjoys variety, shared responsibility and contributing to work that matters.
The Role
* Reviewing, negotiating and advising on a high volume of complex commercial contracts, terms and conditions and procurement documentation
* Advising on privacy, data, technology, cyber security and digital service agreements
* Supporting the ongoing development, refinement and implementation of privacy and data policies, procedures and training materials
* Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation through an allocated portfolio, building trusted relationships and enabling outcomes
* Contributing to large‑scale, high‑risk, nationally significant agreements over time, including rolling and long‑term programmes
* Taking a flexible, “pitch‑in” approach to general commercial and business issues as they arise
This is a role for a lawyer who enjoys breadth, problem‑solving and working collaboratively rather than operating in a narrow silo.
About You
* 4+ years’ post‑admission experience in commercial contracting and advisory work
* Strong experience across procurement, privacy, data and technology‑related agreements
* Exposure to government, statutory, not‑for‑profit or highly regulated environments (or a genuine interest in adapting to one)
* The ability to navigate complexity, multiple stakeholders and high‑impact decision‑making
* A pragmatic, low‑ego approach and a willingness to support team initiatives, process improvement and training
* Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior internal stakeholders
* Competitive salary package
* Genuine hybrid working model
* Full‑time or 0.8 FTE arrangements considered
* Well‑being benefits, additional annual leave, truly generous parental leave policy, flexibility and a culture that is second to none.
* Be involved in highly complex, high value, high impact matters.
This is a rare opportunity to do complex, meaningful legal work within an organisation that genuinely values its people, its purpose and how it works together.
This role is being handled exclusively by Rothfield Legal Recruitment. Please apply using the link or email rochelle@rothfieldlegal.com.au with a Cover Letter and CV.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Education, Digital Accessibility Services, and Government Relations Services
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