Job Description
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Leading a Team of In-House Legal Recruiters - Director @ Beacon Legal - Qualified Lawyer
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Overview
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Beacon Legal is partnering with a major Australian FMCG business seeking to hire a Legal Counsel in Sydney.
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Why is this a great role?
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This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative business in a permanent, flexible role. You'll be part of a respected legal team working on projects that intersect with sustainability, retail development, and commercial transformation.
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You'll advise on a broad range of commercial matters in a dynamic in-house setting. The team environment is collegiate and supportive, with plenty of opportunity to build long-term relationships and make a measurable business impact.
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We know this legal function well and have placed people into the team before. Feedback has consistently highlighted their strong mentoring culture, interesting commercial work, and career development opportunity.
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If you're looking to apply your legal skills in a diverse business, while gaining exposure to retail innovation and strategic projects, this one's worth exploring.
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How this role develops your career
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You'll work directly with senior legal and business stakeholders on commercial transactions, projects, and advisory matters.
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The business operates across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, providing an opportunity to build capability in areas like contracting, infrastructure, product development, and sustainability.
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You'll also contribute to business-critical legal projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape commercial outcomes at scale.
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This role is ideal for a mid-level lawyer who wants to grow their commercial expertise in a structured, well-resourced environment.
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Why lawyers like working here
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The variety and scale of work across different parts of the business
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A non-hierarchical legal function that values your input
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High trust between legal and commercial teams
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Exposure to nationally significant projects and advisory matters
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A healthy balance between challenge and work-life flexibility
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The team fosters genuine collaboration and prioritises development and wellbeing, including adaptable working options and a strong culture of psychological safety.
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What work will you do?
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As part of a high-performing legal team, you will:
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Support commercial transactions and provide advisory input across various business streams
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Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts suited to operational and project needs
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Advise the business on matters relating to construction and planning
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Advise the business on technology and privacy law
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Engage with senior stakeholders to offer clear, commercial legal advice
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Manage general commercial disputes and help mitigate legal risk across business activities
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Monitor relevant legislative developments and assist with legal training and knowledge sharing
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Contribute to legal and operational process improvements, including system automation where appropriate
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What type of person will be successful?
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Admitted to practise law in Australia or New Zealand
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3–4 years PQE in commercial law (private practice or in-house)
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Strong written communication and contract drafting skills
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Some exposure to construction law would be desirable
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Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
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Curious, adaptable, and commercially minded
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How to apply
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Apply below or send your CV to
matthew.edwards@beacon
-legal.com.au to arrange a confidential discussion.
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Seniority level
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Associate
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Employment type
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Full-time
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Job function
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Legal
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Industries
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Consumer Services and Retail
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📌 Legal Counsel (Fmcg) (New South Wales)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 New South Wales