Overview
As a Legal Counsel, you will work as part of an cutting-edge, high-performing team relied on by lawyers and in-house counsel across Australia.
This is an alternative legal career path, where you will use your legal expertise to influence how the profession accesses and applies the law without the demands of billable hours.
You will develop your legal and commercial skills by producing practical legal content and insights that support practitioners and business leaders in making key decisions, while gaining exposure to legal technology, research, and knowledge development.
This company also offers competitive pay, strong benefits, and flexibility including hybrid and remote working options.
How will this role develop your career?
You will work alongside experienced lawyers who have transitioned into legal tech and developed rewarding alternative careers. You will be mentored and supported to refine your writing skills, broaden your knowledge across governance and corporate law, and gain a deeper understanding of how legal technology is transforming the profession. This role provides a defined career pathway within a globally recognised company, with opportunities to grow into senior content, editorial, or leadership positions.
Why do lawyers like working here?
Lawyers who have made the move describe it as a chance to continue using their legal expertise while enjoying greater work-life balance, meaningful career progression, and the satisfaction of contributing to widely used legal resources. The company promotes a collaborative team culture, wellbeing initiatives, and flexible working that supports life outside of work.
What work will you do?
In addition to what’s mentioned above, you will:
- Develop and maintain practical legal content to support legal and business users;
- Contribute to tools and resources relied upon by the profession across Australia;
- Support the wider team with initiatives such as webinars, events, and client engagement; and
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to innovate and improve legal offerings.
What type of person will be successful?
- Admitted as a solicitor in Australia;
- 3+ years PQE in governance, corporate, or commercial law;
- Experience in a mid to top-tier firm or in-house environment;
- Excellent plain-English writing and communication skills;
- A genuine interest in legal research, writing, and technology; and
- A collaborative, innovative mindset with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
Please apply below or send your CV to to arrange a confidential discussion.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’re interested in other roles, please get in contact. We have live roles across Sydney in both private practice and in-house.
Get in touch with any of the Beacon Legal team for further details.
Position details
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Technology, Information and Media
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📌 Legal Counsel
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 City of Sydney