Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lawmee Full time

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Lawmee is Australia's leading legal secondments marketplace, connecting lawyers, paralegals, and company secretaries with in-house and law firm opportunities - faster than ever before.

Our purpose-built online platform puts you in the driver's seat, giving you more control over how, when, and where you work.

We're looking to engage two experienced Senior Legal Counsels on a contract basis.

You'll join a growing in-house legal team supporting one of Australia's major energy retailers. These senior-level roles focus on legal and retail regulatory matters within customer business units, offering a unique opportunity to influence compliance strategy, manage enforcement issues, and drive legal innovation.

Commencing as soon as possible, these opportunities are available ideally on a full-time (5 days a week) basis and are expected to run through to December 2025, with strong potential for extension.

You will work closely with a collaborative and supportive team and act as the primary legal contact for customer business units on retail regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing strategic advice and managing complex legal and compliance scenarios
Supporting litigation and enforcement matters
Overseeing external counsel and resource allocation
Leading legal process improvements and developing training tools for internal teams

We're keen to speak with lawyers who have 8-25+ years' PAE and experience in regulatory and compliance matters. The preferred candidates will be available to work on-site or under a hybrid working arrangement, with flexible working options also considered. A strong background in energy retail regulation or similar consumer-facing regulatory environments will be highly regarded.

Interviews will be scheduled shortly, with the engagement commencing ASAP. Hourly rates will depend on experience and ability to deliver on the brief.

Are you interested in learning more?

Reach out to Tom for a confidential discussion or visit and apply online.

Tom O'Brien

Head of Secondments

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Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeContract

Job function

Job functionLegal
IndustriesLaw Practice and Legal Services

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