Job Description

Broad in-house role. Global business. Excellent senior legal team.

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We're working with the Australian operations of a major global business looking to add a Legal Counsel to its established Brisbane legal team.

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This is a broad commercial role suited to a lawyer who enjoys variety and wants to be close to the operational side of a large business.

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The work will include:

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Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
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Procurement, supply and operational agreements
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General commercial and regulatory advice
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Managing discrete commercial disputes and insurance matters
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Supporting internal investigations conducted under privilege
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Assisting with compliance, policies and training
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The compliance component is only part of the role. The majority is general commercial legal work, working directly with stakeholders across a large and complex operating business.

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About you

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You'll ideally have around 3–7 years' PAE with solid commercial contracting skills gained in a leading law firm or in-house environment.

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You'll be commercially minded, comfortable dealing directly with stakeholders and enjoy working in a fast-paced workplace where the legal team gets involved in a wide variety of issues.

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Property, procurement or regulatory experience would also be useful, but isn't essential.

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What's on offer

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Major global business with substantial Australian operations
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Established and experienced senior legal team
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Excellent opportunity to develop your in-house skillset
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Interesting and wide-ranging operational work
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Package up to approximately $170k including super
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If you're looking for an in‐house role where you'll be exposed to much more than just contracts, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

📌 Legal Counsel Queensland (Australia)
🏢 Peppercorn Recruitment
📍 Australia