Strategic Legal Leader

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeSeniorLawyer Full time $200,000

Job Overview

This respected and growing not for profit has a clear strategic plan and strong leadership.

We are seeking a senior lawyer to take a key leadership role within its in-house legal function.

The Role

As the Principal Legal Counsel, you will lead a capable in-house legal team of four.

Your role will combine leadership, strategic input and hands-on legal advice across a broad mix of matters including:

  • General commercial contracts, IT, leasing, IP, employment and privacy
  • Dispute resolution and litigation management
  • Governance support and legal training for the wider organisation
  • External legal provider management and spend control
  • Input into corporate projects and strategic initiatives
  • Oversight of procedures and precedents to improve efficiency

This is a key role with organisational impact and visibility, leading the legal function and engaging with executive and Board stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a senior lawyer with:

  • 10+ years' PQE (private practice + ideally in-house) across commercial law
  • Current unrestricted QLD practising certificate
  • Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and managing legal teams
  • Ability to provide clear, commercial legal advice to diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in regulated environments (NFP experience an advantage)
  • A collegiate, supportive leadership style focused on capability building
What We Offer

On offer is a rare senior in-house role offering:

  • Salary up to ~$200k (incl super)
  • Two days WFH each week + flexible, outcomes-focused culture
  • Reasonable working hours in a genuinely supportive environment
  • Scope to shape the legal function and drive process improvement
  • Access to executive and Board-level stakeholders
  • Work that makes a difference, with purpose and visibility
How to Apply

Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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