Senior Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia at Full time

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Adelaide | Permanent | In-House Legal | Front-End Commercial | Sovereign Defence Project

Your new company

We're partnering with a leading defence organisation to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel for its growing legal team supporting Australia's sovereign submarine build. This is a front-end commercial legal role tied to Australia's future submarine capability under AUKUS - one of the most strategically significant projects underway in the country.

Your new role

  • Lead legal input on high-value contracts - procurement, IP, sponsorships, NDAs, JVs
  • Provide advice on governance, risk, compliance and export control (e.g., ITAR)
  • Support nuclear regulatory readiness and interface with Defence stakeholders
  • Manage legal matters across disputes, employment, and incident response
  • Mentor junior legal counsel and support internal legal capability uplift
  • Deliver legal education and participate in cross-functional legal projects

What you'll need to succeed

You're a confident and commercially grounded legal professional who brings:

  • 5+ years post-admission experience (PQE)
  • Strong front-end commercial legal experience - drafting, negotiation, stakeholder advice
  • Experience in Defence, aerospace, government, infrastructure or other regulated industries
  • The ability to manage matters independently and provide pragmatic advice
  • Australian citizenship and eligibility for NV1 clearance (required)
  • A collaborative mindset, sound judgement, and values-led approach

What you'll get in return

This is not a standard in-house legal role - it's an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's most critical sovereign defence programs, backed by long-term government support.

  • Contribute to a nationally strategic submarine program under AUKUS
  • High-stakes legal advisory across government, regulation, and international frameworks
  • Embedded in a high-trust, senior-facing legal team
  • Structured pathway to leadership and exposure to global Defence collaboration
  • International travel
  • Ideal for interstate candidates looking for strategic work and lifestyle

Exceptional benefits:

  • 30 days annual leave
  • Bonus scheme (~6%)
  • Flexible work options
  • Long-term career development & technical training

What you need to do now

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now or contact [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion.

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