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 opportunity to act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, work on interesting 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.

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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? nn
- 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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- Robust 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 environment 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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📌 Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts (Melbourne)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 Melbourne