Legal Counsel

Company Description

We welcome fearless thinkers.

For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people's lives, which is why we are one of Australia's most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join Maurice Blackburn on a permanent, full‑time basis within Shared Services, reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel in the General Counsel team. You will provide clear, commercially focused advice across a range of corporate and commercial matters. The role is fast‑paced and influential, with regular exposure to senior stakeholders and a varied workload.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms. If you do not meet every requirement but have relevant skills and potential, we encourage you to apply and be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic and commercially orientated legal advice to Maurice Blackburn's practice teams and Shared Services teams on corporate/commercial and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, negotiate and interpret commercial contracts (including services agreements, NDAs and SaaS) and advise on related disputes.
• Support governance and company secretariat activities, including Board/Committee materials, minutes and compliance reporting under the supervision of the General Counsel and Company Secretary.
• Assist with corporate transactions and maintain statutory records and ASIC filings.
• Develop and refine templates, policies, procedures and internal training.
• Support compliance with the Corporations Act, ASIC requirements, privacy laws and Australian Consumer Law.
• Conduct legal research as requested.

The experience we are looking for

• Minimum 3 years' post‑admission experience in corporate or general commercial/contracts practice.
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and/or governance/compliance experience advantageous.
• Experience advising on privacy/data protection, contract interpretation and commercially sensitive issues.
• Confidence advising senior stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven stakeholder management, influence and professional standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Admission as an Australian legal practitioner with a current unrestricted practising certificate.
• Commercial acumen, sound judgement and a proactive, values‑aligned approach.

Team MB Benefits:

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts
• A hybrid flex working model
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

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Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.

We love that you have a life outside of work and we're happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.

Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organisation and role in which every action you take makes a difference? Apply now.

Additional Information

Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we're committed to responding to every applicant.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace