Senior Legal Professional Opportunity

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCareer Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our team as a Senior Legal Counsel.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced lawyer to provide strategic legal support and guidance across various commercial and corporate matters.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing thoughtful and practical legal advice, with expertise in contract negotiations, risk management, and dispute resolution.

You will work closely with our teams to develop and implement effective legal strategies, ensuring alignment with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts and agreements
  • Providing general legal advice across commercial, consumer, IP, corporate, and property matters
  • Drafting and refining standard contracts and templates
  • Supporting dispute resolution and litigation processes
  • Building and maintaining our legal resources database
  • Facilitating legal training and knowledge-sharing across the business
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, fostering mutual respect and ethical conduct
Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and admission to practice in Australia
  • Around 8 years of relevant legal experience, ideally including in-house or secondment roles
  • Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted partnerships
  • Commercial acumen and a balanced approach to risk
  • Confidence to speak up on matters of importance
  • Experience supporting high-performing teams, especially in sales or commercial environments
  • Familiarity with the telco sector (a bonus, not essential)
  • A proactive mindset, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly
  • Alignment with our company values and purpose
Why Join Us?

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a workplace that's welcoming and supportive for all.

We offer a fantastic culture that lives and breathes our values: Be Awesome, Think BIG, No Bullshit, Be Good to People, and Have Fun.

Some of the benefits include:

  • 26 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Discounted internet up to the value of $109 per month
  • 20% off our Mobile services
  • Day-to-day benefits like flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts with big names like Specsavers, HCF, and many more
  • Celebrating you with monthly rewards and recognition

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