About the Role

We have a newly created opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer to join our Office of General Counsel, based in Sydney. This is a substantive in-house role offering the opportunity to advise senior leaders on commercial and compliance matters central to the firm's operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will advise partners and senior stakeholders on a broad range of internal commercial legal matters – including client engagement terms, supplier agreements, and contracting issues – as well as legal profession compliance and conflicts management.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Advising partners and senior stakeholders on commercial legal matters and legal profession compliance, including the identification and management of conflicts of interest
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts such as client engagement terms, supplier agreements, confidentiality agreements, escrow agreements, and reliance letters
- Managing conflicts of interest processes, including use of Intapp as required
- Proactive management of commercial and compliance risks, providing clear recommendations and practical solutions
- Supporting the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies
- Ensuring compliance with relevant internal policies, legal profession laws, and regulatory requirements

The role requires a high degree of autonomy, with sound judgement exercised on matters requiring escalation and discretion.

About You

Our ideal candidate will bring:

- Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience,



including experience in a comparable role within a law firm's in-house or general counsel function
- Strong knowledge of Australian contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance (including legal profession regulatory frameworks)
- Demonstrated familiarity with conflicts management, including proficiency in Intapp or equivalent conflicts management systems
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract advisory skills across a range of commercial agreements
- High professional standards, with a commitment to accuracy, ethical conduct, and discretion in handling sensitive information
- Sound critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a practical and commercial focus
- Confidence to provide frank advice and navigate differing perspectives across all levels of the firm

Why Join Clayton Utz?

At Clayton Utz, we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a community that values our people and their contributions. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

- Access to career development programmes and career growth opportunities.
- The tools to perform your role to your best ability, with world-class infrastructure and resources to keep your skills sharp and ahead of the curve, including leading AI platform, Harvey.




- A focus on health and wellbeing, with initiatives to support your physical and mental health including lifestyle and gym membership discounts via our partnership with AIA Vitality.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging.
- Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.
- The option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave annually.

In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.

We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success.

In return we’re committed to fostering a career path that’s unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking.

Are you up for the challenge?

We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.

The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.

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📌 Deputy General Counsel - Office of General Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Clayton Utz
📍 Sydney