Legal Counsel

15 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Legal Firms in the APAC Region – in Partnership with Elevate

Role Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity for a
Legal Counsel
to join one of the fastest-growing legal firms in the APAC region, in partnership with Elevate.

Based in Sydney (with flexibility for a hybrid working model), this part-time contract role offers an ideal balance of challenge and flexibility. The position requires a commitment of 3 days per week for an initial 3-month term, with strong potential for extension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer to contribute to high-impact legal work within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts.
  • Advise on intellectual property, technology, and data protection issues.
  • Provide legal input on emerging areas, including AI, digital identity, and new regulatory landscapes.
  • Support risk management and compliance activities across global operations.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor offering practical, business-oriented solutions.

About You:

  • 3-6 years PQE gained in-house or within a top-tier firm.
  • Strong experience managing complex, cross-border commercial contracts.
  • Solid grounding in IP and technology law.
  • Commercially astute with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive, pragmatic, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience:

  • Familiarity with AI and digital identity legal frameworks.
  • Background in professional services or consulting.
  • Exposure to privacy, data protection, and cross-border compliance issues.

If you're looking for a
high-impact, flexible role
within a dynamic and innovative legal team, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

To Apply:

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to

Aastha Kumar –

  • Your updated/ most recent resume *please ensure it has your email address and phone number.
  • An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.

About Elevate

Elevate's global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex's success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

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