An experienced Legal Counsel role focused on commercial contracting, legal advisory and business partnering, with the prospect to mentor a junior lawyer.

Key responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, licensing and service contracts.
Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across the business.
Manage contract negotiations and engage directly with commercial partners.
Support business initiatives while identifying and managing legal risks.
Build solid relationships with senior stakeholders and business teams.
Mentor a junior lawyer and support improvements to legal processes.

About you
Ideally 5–6 years PQE, with solid commercial contracting experience.
Background in-house or private practice,



with in-house experience preferred.
Strong contract drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
Confident, concise communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work autonomously and provide practical legal solutions.
Admitted to practise in Australia, with a Victorian practising certificate.
Competition law or broader corporate and regulatory experience (highly regarded).
Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals or consumer products (highly regarded).
Previous mentoring or junior team leadership experience (highly regarded).

📌 Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts Melbourne
🏢 Talent
📍 Melbourne