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Junior legal counsel - corporate & commercial

Elias Recruitment
Compliance Director
Posted: 19 February
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About The Company
Our client is a long-established, leading provider of comprehensive workplace solutions in Australia, with over 50 years of local operations and partnerships with more than 40,000 businesses nationwide. With 27 branches across Australia and a strong international footprint, they operate across 71 branches globally, supporting thousands of clients across healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mining and food production.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will support the legal function across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Your responsibilities will include:

* Reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, ensuring clear terms, compliance, and balanced risk allocation
* Managing high-value debt recovery matters and supporting litigation activities
* Providing advice on lease agreements and assisting with national account negotiations
* Working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver timely, practical and commercially focused legal advice
* Advising across trade practices, unfair contract terms, and general commercial law matters
* Contributing to improvements in legal processes and frameworks to support risk awareness and continuous improvement
Skills and experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Law
* 3–6 years post-admission experience in corporate and/or commercial law from either private practice or in-house
* Experience in B2B services or a similar sector is highly regarded
* Strong willingness to learn, with transferable skills welcomed
* Strong understanding of indemnities, risk allocation, and contract management
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts in plain English
* Commercially minded and solutions-focused
* Easygoing, hardworking and willing to support the team as needed
* Team-first attitude - happy to pitch in with whatever needs to be done
Why Join Our Client?
* Competitive package: $130,000–$150,000 + super + bonus
* Hybrid working: 2 days WFH (after probation) + flexibility
* Professional development opportunities
* Chatswood office location is close to public transport and metro access
* Plenty of paid parking options are available nearby
* Broad role with exposure across a variety of commercial legal matters
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Strong job security in an established, "AI-proof" industry
* A reputable organisation with a strong focus on sustainability

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