High Performing Legal Leader

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeGeneral Full time $220,000 - $230,000
Job Overview

We are seeking an exceptional leader to helm our legal function. As the Assistant General Counsel, you will spearhead a high-performing team in delivering best practice legal and governance services.

The role reports to the Director, Legal Services & General Counsel and manages a diverse portfolio spanning administrative law, commercial and contract law, statutory interpretation, workplace relations, litigation, privacy, freedom of information (FOI), and governance.

  • Provide strategic legal guidance aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Lead a team fostering a high-performing culture focused on engagement with the business, risk assessment, and leveraging technology.
  • Drive strategic legal management and communicate insights effectively to key stakeholders.
  • Position the legal team as a trusted business partner by supporting organisational goals.
  • Develop effective internal and external stakeholder relationships to strengthen compliance, governance, and informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities include championing people development, driving improvement in how the legal and governance function engages with the organisation, exercising sound judgment in assessing legal risk, and prioritising high-impact matters while streamlining or deferring lower-risk issues to maximise efficiency.


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