Job Description
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Beacon Legal have partnered with a leading Australian professional services business
in their search for a new
Legal Counsel
. They are looking to hire someone at the
2–5 PQE level
, to be based in their
Melbourne or Sydney
office.
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We're seeking a proactive and commercially minded
generalist commercial lawyer
to join a small but dynamic
Legal, Risk & Compliance team
. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal & Risk Officer, this role offers exposure to
a broad range of in-house legal matters across a national business
, with real visibility and influence.
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This role will give you the chance to act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, work on engaging and diverse projects across the organisation, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. You will be part of a
high-performing, collaborative team
with a strong focus on autonomy, development and work-life balance.
About the Role n
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Provide
commercial, pragmatic legal advice
to internal stakeholders across the business
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Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of
commercial agreements
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Support the Chief Legal & Risk Officer on
strategic projects
and initiatives
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Build strong relationships with multiple business units and develop a deep understanding of their operations
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Identify opportunities where the legal function can
add value and improve processes
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Work across legal, risk and compliance matters in a
broad generalist capacity
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What type of person will be successful? n
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Admitted as a lawyer in Australia with a current practising certificate
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2+ years PQE
gained in private practice or in-house
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver
practical, business-focused advice
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Proactive self-starter who can manage multiple matters autonomously
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Comfortable working in a
fast-paced setting
with competing priorities
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Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders
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If this sounds of interest, apply directly or email your resume to
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