Work Autonomously in a Supportive In-House Legal Team | 4 or 5 days p/w Strong Professional development | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits 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.
Benefits
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.
To apply online, please click on the apply button now!
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sharon Henderson | Partner
Legal People
M: 0418 361 199
E: sharon@egalpeople.com.au
Ref.
No: 3959130
Required Skill Profession
Lawyers, Judges, And Related Workers