Our client is a large and diversified organisation with a strong commitment to operational excellence, governance, compliance and sustainable business practices.

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys providing practical legal advice while playing a key role in developing and managing compliance and governance frameworks.

This role is joining a team of six lawyers and reports to the General Counsel. The successful candidate will provide timely, pragmatic and solutions-focused legal support across a diverse range of commercial and operational matters. You will also help drive key compliance initiatives, risk management programs and governance activities across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

- Provide practical legal advice to stakeholders across the business.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
- Manage contract-related issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Assist with disputes, claims and litigation matters.

Compliance & Risk

- Support and maintain compliance programs covering areas such as contemporary slavery, privacy, ethics and regulatory obligations.
- Identify, assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
- Assist with internal investigations, due diligence activities and compliance reporting.
- Partner with stakeholders to strengthen controls, policies and procedures.

Governance





- Support the management and ongoing review of governance frameworks and organisational policies.
- Coordinate policy reviews and updates to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance.
- Act as a key point of contact for governance-related enquiries.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- At least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
- Experience in-house or within a commercial law practice.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- A commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a broad and varied in-house legal role where no two days are the same. You'll work across a diverse range of commercial, legal and compliance matters, partnering closely with senior leaders and key decision-makers to help shape business outcomes. Beyond providing strategic legal advice, you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact through governance, risk and compliance initiatives that influence the organisation at a national level.

Supported by an experienced and collaborative team, you'll enjoy genuine opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility and long-term career development.

Apply today or call Angela Grant for more details. (phone hidden) | [email protected]

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📌 Legal Counsel (Brisbane)
🏢 Day One Recruitment
📍 Brisbane