Overview
Are you an experienced commercial lawyer looking to step into a role where your legal expertise drives real business impact across the Pacific region? Join LexisNexis (RELX Group) as Legal Counsel supporting our Pacific business — providing high quality, practical legal advice that protects our business and enables commercial growth.
About The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel who is passionate about the future of technology in law — particularly AI. At LexisNexis, we are at the forefront of legal innovation, and this role would suit someone who has curiosity, exposure or strong interest in generative AI/legal tech and wants to be part of shaping how responsible AI is applied in legal products and commercial environments.
Responsibilities
* Provide timely, accurate and commercially focused legal advice across the Pacific business
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and documents
* Advise on regulatory impacts including data, privacy, tech and AI considerations
* Monitor changes in law, policy and regulation and advise on implications for the business
* Support stakeholder training + day-to-day legal clinics
* Collaborate closely with Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Legal and global colleagues
Requirements
* Australian or NZ practising certificate
* 6+ years PQE (law firm or in-house legal)
* Experience in commercial / corporate / litigation / IT / IP law
* Passion / interest in AI, legal technology or exposure working with AI tools/projects highly regarded
* Strong drafting, negotiating + commercial judgement
* Collaborative mindset, strong communication, high integrity
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people with numerous wellbeing initiatives, paid parental leave and volunteering leave, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Benefits
* Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we – you'll be a part of a diverse, supportive, team in an organization that invests in its people and its culture.
* Discounted health plan rate and optical assistance
* Life assurance and income protection
* Option to buy additional annual leave days
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible working arrangements
* Benefits for you and your family
* Access to learning and development resources
* Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes
* Electric Vehicle Novated Leasing
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here: 2025-2026: https://www.lexisnexis.com.au/en https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us
You'll work with a global legal team known for high integrity standards, innovation in AI and legal tech, flexible hybrid working and strong internal career development pathways.
Please note: Our office will be closed for the Christmas shutdown from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. Applications are still welcome during this time, and we'll resume reviewing them once we're back in January 2026.
Thank you for your interest. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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