In-house Legal Counsel

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, the Senior Legal Counsel will act as a trusted adviser to senior executives across the business. The role will provide strategic legal support on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a strong focus on commercial litigation, governance, regulatory compliance and cross-functional advisory work.

As the organisation continues to expand and undergo significant transformation, this position will play a pivotal role in shaping legal frameworks, guiding strategic decision-making and supporting major corporate initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will:

- Serve as a corporate legal business partner to key functions, including Finance, Strategy and Tax.

- Play a central role in cross-functional deal teams on strategic corporate commercial projects

- Identify legal risks across corporate proposals and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop compliant, commercially effective solutions.

- Advise on the interpretation of contractual commitments and statutory obligations, including those arising under corporate, competition, consumer and privacy regimes.

- Support company secretarial matters across Australian and New Zealand entities, including preparation of resolutions, filings and ongoing governance documentation.

- Partner with global stakeholders on corporate governance initiatives, including reporting obligations and group-wide policy implementation.





- Provide additional support on general commercial matters when required, including commercial contract negotiation, dispute management, commercial litigation, IP protection and licensing agreements.

- Act as a strong representative of the Legal function across the wider business.

Experience

- Additional general commercial litigation experience, particularly in contract advisory work, is advantageous.

- Prior in-house experience (either permanent or via secondment) is beneficial but not essential.

Technical Skills

You will demonstrate the ability to:

- Assess legal risk and propose practical, commercially aligned solutions.

- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders and manage diverse internal relationships.

- Maintain exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to resolving complex issues thoroughly.

- excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills;

- an ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously; and

- regular in-house training, team events and recognition;

- health and well-being initiatives; and

- an inclusive, positive, and rewarding setting.

Please apply online using the links below. Alternatively, call Bonnie Brady on 04•• ••• 714, quoting the above job title, or email your CV directly to ••••@ypsolutions.com.au.

All discussions will be in strict confidence, and your CV details will not be passed to any third party or prospective employer until instructed by you.

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