Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role

Are you an experienced legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation? SSI Group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to deliver high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across a diverse range of matters.

In this role, you'll manage your own caseload and provide expert guidance on contracts, government tenders, property and leasing, employment law, privacy, intellectual property, disputes, and compliance. You'll also monitor legislative changes, lead legal education initiatives, and develop templates to improve efficiency.

Beyond advisory work, you'll have the opportunity to supervise junior staff, engage with external counsel, and contribute to practice management improvements. This is a dynamic position where you'll collaborate with internal stakeholders and play a key role in shaping SSI's legal strategy.

About You

You're a confident, solutions-focused legal professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. You bring:

• Law degree and an Unrestricted Australian Practising Certificate.
• 7+ years post-admission experience, including at least 5 years in commercial/corporate law and contract negotiation.
• Strong ability to interpret legal requirements and provide practical, commercially sound advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in plain English.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• High attention to detail, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.

Desirable experience includes employment law, property law, technology contracts, and work in an NGO, government, or in-house setting.

Ready to take the next step in your legal career while making a difference? Apply now and join a team committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all.

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
• Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 24th November 2025

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at 

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at 

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.