An exceptional opportunity for an ambitious commercial lawyer to accelerate their career, work directly with an experienced General Counsel and develop as a senior legal leadership position. About The Opportunity Aclaria is partnering with an established organisation in the financial services sector to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to its in-house legal team. This is a full-time prospect for a commercially minded lawyer with approximately 7-10 years' post-qualification experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the General Counsel, you will gain exposure to a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters, while playing an increasingly strategic role in supporting the business. Importantly, this position offers a clear focus on accelerated career development and succession planning, with the intention of developing the successful candidate into a future Head of Legal. You will benefit from direct mentorship, increasing autonomy and exposure to senior leadership, building the technical, commercial and leadership capabilities required to lead an in-house legal function.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and support significant business transactions.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance obligations, including privacy, corporate governance, consumer law and relevant financial services regulation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic business initiatives, growth opportunities and regulatory change projects.
• Identify and manage legal risks, providing clear and pragmatic advice that supports commercial objectives.
• Support corporate governance, legal operations and the ongoing development of internal legal frameworks and processes.
• Contribute to emerging business initiatives, including technology,



AI adoption and digital transformation projects. About You We are looking for an ambitious lawyer who is looking for more than their next Senior Legal Counsel role and is motivated to develop into a future legal leader. Ideally, You Will Bring
• Approximately 7-10 years' PQE, gained in a reputable law firm, in-house environment or combination of both.
• Strong corporate and commercial legal experience, including contract drafting, negotiation and general advisory work.
• The ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory matters and deliver clear, commercially sensible advice.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior business leaders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work autonomously.
• A genuine interest in developing your strategic, leadership and legal management capabilities. Experience in financial services, regulated industries, corporate governance or M&A; would be advantageous but is not essential. Why Join?
• Accelerated career progression: A genuine prospect to develop towards a Head of Legal role, with a focus on long-term growth opportunities.
• Direct General Counsel mentorship: Work closely with and learn from an experienced senior legal leader who is invested in your development.
• Strategic exposure: Build relationships with executive leadership and contribute to important commercial and operational decisions.
• Broad and interesting work: Gain experience across commercial contracts, regulatory advisory, governance, business transformation and strategic projects.
• Opportunity to make an impact: Take ownership of meaningful legal matters and contribute to the development of the organisation's in-house legal capability.

How to Apply
If you're a commercial lawyer looking to accelerate your career and take a meaningful step towards becoming a future Head of Legal, we'd love to hear from you. To express your interest, please apply with your CV or contact us at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Aclaria
📍 Sydney