Lawyer

3 weeks ago


City of Melbourne, Australia LeavePlus Full time

We’re looking for a lawyer who loves the challenge of making the complex simple. At LeavePlus, you won’t just be across the fine print you’ll help shape how we communicate clearly and confidently with the people who rely on us.

This role is part of our business transformation program and offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and communication. You’ll review website content, external communications, and business rules to ensure they’re accurate, compliant, and written in plain English. Alongside this, you’ll support the business with a mix of corporate legal work including privacy, procurement, contracts, and governance.

Job Description

What you’ll do

- Review and refine content for our website and external communications to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and the LeavePlus Act & Rules.
- Provide practical legal advice on a broad range of matters from privacy and data governance to procurement, contracts, and technology.
- Draft and review agreements and corporate documents, keeping them clear, accessible, and legally sound.
- Translate complex statutory and regulatory requirements into straightforward, actionable advice for colleagues.
- Partner with teams across the organisation to support compliance while enabling innovation.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

- Brings around 5 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate or in-house law (government experience is a bonus, but not essential).
- Is confident reviewing content and drafting in plain English, avoiding unnecessary legalese.
- Has strong generalist skills across contracts, corporate law, and risk management.
- Is collaborative, approachable, and comfortable working with both technical and non-legal stakeholders.
- Enjoys variety and is keen to play a role in a modernisation project with real impact.

At LeavePlus, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values clarity and collaboration.

Desired Skills and Experience

Application Process:To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at LeavePlus.

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