Our client, a not-for-profit organisation operating across the Asia Pacific, is seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to join its Brisbane-based team.

Key responsibilities:
Advise on legal, regulatory and compliance matters across corporate governance, privacy and data protection, contracts, employment law, sanctions, critical infrastructure, intellectual property, information technology law and contracts.
Track legal, regulatory, risk and compliance issues that may affect the organisation and suggesting possible options for mitigation / management.
Manage compliance screening and review of due diligence materials.
Review, draft and negotiate contracts and other formal agreements.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues.
Work with stakeholders to develop, implement and manage good practice governance policies and procedures across the organisation.

About you:
3+ years post-qualification experience in Australia and a current Australian practising certificate.




Demonstrated experience within a well-regarded law firm, or a sophisticated corporate workplace.
Experience providing practical legal advice, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Self-motivated and committed to delivering quality services, and ability to manage a diverse workload.
Strong eye for detail and process, and able to run with tasks independently under the direction and support of an experienced Deputy General Counsel.
Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, initiative, diplomacy, tact and discretion.
Background in AML/finance sector or experience in regulatory investigations would be viewed favourably, but not essential.

This opportunity is initially presented as a short-term contract until the end of the year, with potential to be extended or converted to permanent in the current year.

📌 Legal Counsel Brisbane (Australia)
🏢 St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment + Secondments
📍 Australia