Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ClearCompany Full time
About the role

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will work autonomously to help support the General Counsel in managing a broad portfolio of legal, regulatory, and governance matters. This role is integral to the firm's internal legal operations and risk management requiring a strong understanding of law firm practices, regulatory frameworks and ethical standards.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy working in a stunning office location overlooking the Sydney Harbour, market leading paid parental leave, professional development, wellbeing programs, recognition awards, and health insurance discounts.

Duties

As a highly skilled, proactive and trusted legal advisor, your main responsibilities are:

  • Advise on governance, legal structures, partnerships, and commercial agreements.
  • Manage litigation, employment disputes, FOI requests, and subpoenas.
  • Oversee risk, insurance portfolios, claims handling, and policy renewals.
  • Draft and review contracts, support procurement, and lead tender processes.
  • Lead on compliance, privacy, AML, modern slavery, audits, and legal training.
About you

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Bring circa 4-6 years' PAE, ideally in a law firm or corporate legal department. You will have experience in corporate commercial, mergers & acquisitions and/or commercial litigation.
  • Demonstrate expertise in compliance, legal operations, and professional standards.
  • Apply experience across litigation, digital, commercial, and contract law.
  • Utilise strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills to influence outcomes.
  • Showcase attention to detail, tech-savviness, and a commitment to excellence.
About our client

Employing over 700 staff nationally our client is a prominent national law firm that has developed a strong, recognised brand. They are innovative and proudly Australian with a down to earth, cohesive and energetic culture.

To apply online, please click on the apply button now

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Sharon Henderson | Partner
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