Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Beacon Legal Full time
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Beacon Legal This is a unique opportunity for a high-performing Legal Counsel to join a leading listed business in a specialist disputes and compliance role.
You'll work within a respected in-house legal team, delivering strategic advice across a broad range of commercial disputes and regulatory compliance issues.
If you enjoy making an impact, working autonomously, and becoming the go-to advisor on key legal risks, this role will suit you.
With high-quality work, top-of-market pay, and a supportive team culture, this position provides rare exposure to business-critical matters and offers career-defining opportunities.
What will this role mean for you? You'll be trusted with significant responsibility from day one.
As the lead advisor on disputes and the organisation's Privacy Officer, your influence will be felt across all business units.
From complex litigation and insurance claims to managing regulatory compliance and governance matters, you will have a direct role in driving commercial outcomes and risk mitigation strategies.
You'll work closely with the General Counsel, and have regular exposure to executive stakeholders, gaining unparalleled insight into how legal and commercial decisions intersect in a fast-paced, national business.
Career Development and Progression This company places strong emphasis on mentorship, support and progression.
You'll be working alongside experienced in-house lawyers with top-tier private practice backgrounds, who are committed to developing the next generation of leaders.
This role will allow you to deepen your litigation expertise while also expanding your compliance skillset, particularly in the increasingly critical area of privacy law.
There's a clear and structured pathway to more senior roles within the legal function for lawyers who perform.
Why do lawyers like working here? Lawyers in this business enjoy genuine work-life balance, varied and engaging work, and a collaborative, values-led culture.
The legal team is well-regarded by the wider organisation and is relied upon for strategic guidance, not just legal risk mitigation.
Former private practice lawyers say they value the trust placed in them, the ability to shape outcomes, and the clear career growth available.
Compensation is aligned with or exceeds that of comparable roles in private practice.
Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of the commercial disputes portfolio, including litigation, insurance claims and debt recovery.
Attend court, brief counsel and manage external legal relationships.
Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders across all levels of the business.
Act as the Privacy Officer and lead internal compliance initiatives.
Oversee compliance with privacy laws and internal corporate governance policies.
Deliver training and education to stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
Draft and negotiate a range of commercial, equipment hire and supplier contracts.
The ideal candidate Be an admitted solicitor in Australia with 5+ years' PQE.
Have strong experience in commercial disputes and litigation (4+ years), ideally from a law firm.
Have at least 2 years' experience advising on compliance and privacy matters.
Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and a proactive mindset.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Be comfortable working autonomously and influencing outcomes.
Please apply below or send your CV to to arrange a confidential discussion.
If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're interested in other roles, please get in contact.
We have live roles across Sydney in both private practice and in-house.
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