Senior Legal Counsel

7 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Beacon Legal Full time
Overview

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from Beacon Legal

This is a rare opportunity (particularly for litigators) to join a highly respected global business and play a strategic role in its high-performing, collaborative in-house legal team.

You'll work closely with the General Counsel providing commercial and pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of matters that directly impact business operations.

This organisation highly values lawyers who bring a strong foundation in litigation, recognising the strengths that experience in disputes brings to commercial judgment, contract risk assessment and mitigation. While litigation experience is not essential, this makes it a particularly appealing role for litigators looking to transition into a well-rounded in-house position.

With top-of-market pay and a healthy work-life balance, this is a role that offers real impact and career progression.

How will this role develop your career?

You'll join a legal function that genuinely invests in its people. The legal leadership team prioritises mentoring and development, giving you hands-on exposure to business-critical legal work and the opportunity to refine your commercial thinking.

Whether your background is in private practice or in-house, you\'ll build on your existing strengths while developing deeper expertise across contracts, employment law, privacy, disputes, competition law, regulatory issues, and more.

There is a clear pathway to more senior roles, supported by a culture that values initiative, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Why do lawyers like working here?

Lawyers we've placed in this team often highlight:

  • The variety and complexity of the legal work.
  • Being embedded in commercial decisions and influencing strategy.
  • A genuinely collaborative and supportive culture.
  • A clear and achievable development pathway.
  • Competitive pay and benefits.

What work will you do?

You'll be responsible for:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
  • Providing commercial and solutions-focused legal advice on issues including employment law, privacy, competition, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Identifying and managing legal risk across business operations.
  • Supporting on disputes and litigation, including oversight of external counsel.
  • Monitoring legislative changes and communicating key impacts to internal stakeholders.
  • Delivering internal legal training to enhance risk awareness and compliance.
  • Building relationships across the business and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

What type of person will be successful?

We're looking for a capable and commercially-minded lawyer who enjoys being part of a business and contributing to its success. You will ideally bring:

  • At least 5 years' PQE in corporate and commercial law.
  • A background in private practice or in-house (litigation or transactional).
  • A current Victorian practising certificate.
  • Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A proactive, practical and commercially driven mindset.

Litigators with strong commercial judgment are particularly encouraged to apply, as their experience is highly regarded within the team, especially for contract work and legal risk assessment.

How to apply

Please apply below or send your CV to toby.orr@beacon-legal.com.au 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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