Legal Counsel – APAC | Global Professional Services Organisation

Our client is a global advisory and sustainability-focused organisation seeking a Legal Counsel to support its growing regional operations. With 125+ offices and 5,000+ employees worldwide, the business is expanding rapidly across Asia‑Pacific, strengthening its legal function following recent acquisitions.

You’ll support the APAC region across commercial, corporate, compliance, and M&A; matters, working closely with the Head of Legal – APAC to ensure risk is well managed and the business remains legally compliant as it grows.

Role and Responsibilities

- Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, data protection agreements, and purchasing/ client contracts.
- Support bids and tenders, oversee template updates, liaise with insurers, and coordinate litigation reporting.
- Handle corporate governance and transactional matters, including board/shareholder resolutions, corporate records, reorganisations, integrations,



due diligence, and post‑acquisition documentation.
- Lead compliance and operational support, including policy updates, training, contract risk review using AI tools, and assisting with IP, employment issues, and legal tech development.

Ideal profile

- Robust drafting and negotiation abilities with solid experience in commercial and/or corporate law.
- Pragmatic, efficient, and collaborative working style with a “can‑do” mindset.
- Fluent in English with 5+ PQE preferred, and beneficial exposure to international/APAC work.
- In‑house experience advantageous, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Professional Services and Environmental Services

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📌 Legal Counsel – APAC | Global Professional Services Organisation (Brisbane City)
🏢 Taylor Root
📍 Brisbane City