An international organisation is seeking an additional lawyer to join its Sydney-based legal team, supporting operations across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Working closely with senior legal stakeholders, this role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted commercial advisor to the business, providing practical and strategic legal support across a diverse range of jurisdictions and business functions. The position will suit a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and balancing legal risk with business objectives.
The Role
This is a broad commercial role with exposure to a wide variety of legal and regulatory matters across the APAC region.
Responsibilities will include:
Advising the business on a range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and business-critical contracts
Supporting procurement, sales, tender and business development activities
Providing risk-based legal advice to key stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
Assisting with corporate governance, compliance and regulatory obligations
Supporting the management of licences, registrations and other regulatory requirements
Engaging and managing external legal advisers where required




Delivering training and guidance on legal developments and risk management initiatives
Contributing to legal process improvements and broader business projects
About You
Approximately 3-6 years' post-qualification experience
Experience gained within a reputable law firm, in-house legal team, or a combination of both
Strong commercial contracting and negotiation experience
The ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience supporting businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions will be highly regarded
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience within financial services, consumer products, insurance, telecommunications, technology or other regulated industries will be viewed favourably, although it is not essential.
What's on Offer
Broad APAC exposure within an international business
High levels of stakeholder engagement and commercial involvement
A collaborative and supportive legal team environment
Exposure to complex commercial and regulatory matters
Genuine opportunity for professional development and growth opportunities
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📌 Legal Counsel, General Commercial (New South Wales)
🏢 JLegal
📍 New South Wales