Overview
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Base pay range
A$120,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr
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Provide expert legal, compliance, and governance support across litigation, contracts, risk, and regulatory matters in a leading, innovative law firm.
- Work Autonomously in a Supportive In-House Legal Team | 4 or 5 days p/w
- Strong Professional development | Competitive Salary + Great Perks
- Varied & Interesting Matters | No more timesheets & billable hours!
About the role
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will work autonomously to help support the General Counsel in managing a broad portfolio of legal, regulatory, and governance matters. This role is integral to the firm\'s internal legal operations and risk management requiring a strong understanding of law firm practices, regulatory frameworks and ethical standards.
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy working in a stunning office location overlooking the Sydney Harbour, market leading paid parental leave, professional development, wellbeing programs, recognition awards, and health insurance discounts.
Duties
As a highly skilled, proactive and trusted legal advisor, your main responsibilities are:-
- Advise on governance, legal structures, partnerships, and commercial agreements.
- Manage litigation, employment disputes, FOI requests, and subpoenas.
- Oversee risk, insurance portfolios, claims handling, and policy renewals.
- Draft and review contracts, support procurement, and lead tender processes.
- Lead on compliance, privacy, AML, modern slavery, audits, and legal training.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:-
- Bring circa 4-6 years\' PAE, ideally in a law firm or corporate legal department. You will have experience in corporate commercial, mergers & acquisitions and/or commercial litigation.
- Demonstrate expertise in compliance, legal operations, and professional standards.
- Apply experience across litigation, digital, commercial, and contract law.
- Utilise strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills to influence outcomes.
- Showcase attention to detail, tech-savviness, and a commitment to excellence.
About our client
Employing over 700 staff nationally our client is a prominent national law firm that has developed a strong, recognised brand. They are innovative and proudly Australian with a down to earth, cohesive and energetic culture.
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Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
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- Legal Services
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