Note:
This is an office-based position within Sydney CBD
THE ROLE
We're on the lookout for an experienced
Legal Counsel
to join a growing organisation and provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. If you enjoy working on complex transactions, partnering with senior stakeholders and taking ownership of legal matters from start to finish, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
You'll play a key role in supporting business decisions, managing legal risk and delivering practical solutions across commercial contracts, property and development transactions, corporate governance and regulatory matters.
Day to day, you will:
Provide practical, solution-focused legal advice on commercial and corporate matters
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documentation
Lead legal workstreams across acquisitions, disposals and development transactions
Advise on property, investment, construction and corporate matters
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers
Identify, assess and communicate legal risks, working with stakeholders to develop solutions
Contribute to governance frameworks, policies and internal procedures
ABOUT YOU




You're a commercially minded legal professional who combines solid technical capability with sound business judgement. You're comfortable managing complex matters independently, building trusted stakeholder relationships and providing clear, pragmatic advice that supports business outcomes.
You'll also bring:
A law degree and current Australian Practising Certificate
5+ years' post-admission experience, including 1–2 years in an in-house Legal Counsel role
Experience across commercial contracts, corporate law, property, development or construction
Exposure to transactions, funds management, employment law, disputes or privacy matters
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage matters through to resolution
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where legal advice has a genuine impact on business decisions and commercial outcomes. You'll gain broad exposure to complex transactions, work closely with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful legal matters in a collaborative environment.

📌 Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 New South Wales