* Open to both full-time and part-time applicants
Step into your first in-house role with impact.
At Smartways, we're scaling fast and transforming how healthcare logistics works across Australia and New Zealand. As our first in-house Legal Counsel, you'll have a rare opportunity to shape the legal function of a high-growth business that's redefining time-critical healthcare delivery.
If you've built a strong foundation in commercial law —perhaps in private practice or as a paralegal transitioning into a lawyer role—and you're ready to broaden your scope in a fast-moving commercial environment, this is your chance to make your mark.
You'll work closely with our Executive Team on diverse and meaningful projects—from contracts and compliance to governance and M&A—where your advice directly contributes to real outcomes that improve healthcare access and impact lives.
We're proud to be the first 100% carbon-neutral healthcare logistics company in Australasia, measuring success by both our performance and our impact. Our team is united by a shared purpose: making a difference, one shipment at a time.
Purpose of the Role
The Legal Counsel will provide day-to-day legal support across commercial, corporate, employment, and governance matters. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role ideal for someone who wants to step out of a traditional law firm environment and gain broad exposure inside a fast-scaling business.
Key Responsibilities
· Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and property leases
· Support governance, compliance, and corporate administration requirements
· Provide practical advice to business leaders on legal risk and regulatory matters
· Partner with external counsel where specialist advice is needed
· Support M&A and integration activities as opportunities arise
· Develop scalable templates, policies, and legal frameworks to enable growth
About You
· 4–7 years PQE (or equivalent experience) in commercial, corporate, or employment law
· Strong drafting and stakeholder communication skills
· Confident working autonomously and translating legal concepts into commercial outcomes
· Excited by variety, learning, and working directly with senior leaders
· Looking for a genuine opportunity to grow and shape your first in-house legal role
What you will get in return
· Birthday Leave – take your special day off, on us
· On-site Gym – stay healthy without the commute
· Free Snacks – fuel your brain with quality treats
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential and free, because your wellbeing matters
· Direct Access to the CEO & Executive Team – gain exposure, experience, and influence