Job Title:
General Counsel - Global, Sydney (Part time - 3 to 4 days per week)
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Role Purpose
Beonic is seeking an experienced
Corporate Counsel
to support our global business across
EMEA, the United States, and APAC
. This role is a
trusted business partner
position, providing pragmatic, strategic, and high-quality legal advice to leaders and teams across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the
CEO
, this is a highly visible role with scope to influence business strategy, support growth initiatives, and help foster a positive, collaborative culture. The role suits a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level in a fast-paced, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Executive Support
Advise the
Board, CEO, and Executive Team
on legal, regulatory, and governance matters across jurisdictions.
Provide clear, commercially balanced guidance on legal risk to support strategic decision-making.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and proactively advise on implications and required actions.
Corporate, Commercial & Regulatory
Manage legal risk across
contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives
.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of
commercial contracts
, including customer agreements, professional services agreements, and supplier arrangements.
Support
mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other corporate activities
, including due diligence and transaction execution.
Provide guidance on
corporate governance, entity management, and general corporate law matters
across regions.
Financial Services & Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable
financial services regulatory frameworks
, including
ASIC, APRA, AML/CTF
, privacy, and related legislation. Referring and co-ordinating as required.
Partner with compliance, risk,



and audit teams to align legal oversight and strengthen governance frameworks.
Lead the development, implementation, and review of internal
legal policies, procedures, and frameworks
.
Advise on
employment and workplace law matters
, including employee relations, performance management, terminations, and immigration compliance.
Disputes & External Counsel Management
Oversee
litigation and dispute resolution matters
, including early risk assessment and strategy.
Manage relationships with
external legal counsel
, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
7+ years' post-qualification experience
in private practice and/or in-house as a generalist corporate or commercial lawyer.
Admitted as a
solicitor or barrister in an Australian jurisdiction
.
Strong experience across
corporate law, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance
.
Demonstrated ability to advise
senior executives and boards
on complex legal issues.
Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
Robust commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
Proven ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively under pressure.
Ability to collaborate across
multiple time zones
and global teams.
Desirable
Experience supporting businesses operating across
Australia, the UK, the US, and broader APAC
.
Experience in
financial services
, professional services, or regulated industries.
Familiarity with Australian regulatory frameworks including
Corporations Act, NCCP, AML/CTF, privacy laws
, and APRA/ASIC guidance.
Exposure to financial services reforms such as
FAR, DDO, breach reporting
, and post–Royal Commission expectations.
Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets.
Personal Attributes
Approachable, pragmatic, and collaborative, Confident

📌 General Counsel Part Time Sydney
🏢 Beonic
📍 Sydney