Senior Legal Counsel Job Description
About the Role:
As a key member of the legal function, you will work closely with the General Counsel providing commercial and pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of matters that directly impact business operations.
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements is an essential responsibility in this role.
* Providing solutions-focused legal advice on issues including employment law, privacy, competition, safety, and regulatory compliance is critical to success.
* Identifying and managing legal risk across business operations requires a proactive and practical mindset.
* Supporting on disputes and litigation, including oversight of external counsel, is a key aspect of this role.
* Monitoring legislative changes and communicating key impacts to internal stakeholders is vital for informed decision-making.
* Delivering internal legal training to enhance risk awareness and compliance demonstrates your commitment to excellence.
* Building relationships across the business and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders requires strong stakeholder management abilities.
Requirements: We are looking for a capable and commercially-minded lawyer who enjoys being part of a business and contributing to its success. You will ideally bring:
* At least 5 years' PQE in corporate and commercial law to provide a solid foundation.
* A background in private practice or in-house (litigation or transactional) experience to offer diverse perspectives.
* A current Victorian practising certificate to ensure you are up-to-date with local laws and regulations.
* Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities to build strong relationships.
* A proactive, practical, and commercially driven mindset to identify and manage legal risk.
What We Offer: A healthy work-life balance, real impact, and career progression in a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture.