Senior Legal Counsel

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$180,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

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Senior Legal Counsel | Broad In-House Role | Leading National Retailer

Why is this a great role?

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior legal position within a well-recognised and rapidly growing national retailer.

You'll be a key part of a high-performing in-house legal team that plays a central role in the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the business.

This role offers a rare mix of variety, autonomy, and influence. You'll work directly with senior leaders across the business, advising on complex commercial matters and seeing the direct impact of your legal advice.

The environment is fast-paced but supportive, and lawyers here enjoy strong collaboration without the pressure of billable hours.

How will this role develop your career?

You'll gain valuable exposure to a wide spectrum of legal matters—spanning commercial contracts, consumer law, property, litigation, employment, and debt recovery while deepening your understanding of how a successful business operates. This breadth of work will sharpen both your legal and commercial skills.

You will also benefit from working in a high-trust, commercially minded environment where legal is seen as a business partner, not a roadblock. You'll learn how to make sound commercial calls, manage risk effectively, and deliver pragmatic legal solutions.

Why do lawyers like working here?

• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
• Interesting and varied work that keeps them engaged
• The ability to work directly with key business decision-makers
• No billable hours and a clear work/life balance
• Genuine long-term career prospects in a growing business

What work will you do?

This is a broad, commercially focused role. You will:

• Advise on commercial disputes, including property and contract issues
• Assist with debt recovery in collaboration with internal finance teams
• Provide legal support on consumer law disputes and mediations
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including leases and Heads of Agreement
• Support on employment law matters and internal compliance
• Assist with litigation matters and liaise with external counsel as needed
• Review and advise on property acquisitions and contracts of sale

What type of person will be successful?

• Admitted as a solicitor in Australia with an unrestricted practising certificate
• 6+ years' PQE in commercial law, with experience in property, litigation, consumer law, or debt recovery
• Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, business-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive attitude and the confidence to manage matters autonomously

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesRetail and Consumer Services

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