Senior Legal Counsel | 6-12 Month ContractCommercial | Regulatory | Privacy | Executive Stakeholder EngagementAre you a commercially astute senior lawyer looking for a broad in-house role where you can genuinely influence business outcomes?
Our client is a large national organisation operating within a highly regulated environment and is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its Brisbane-based legal team on an initial 6-12 month contract, with the potential for extension.Working closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership team, you will act as a trusted adviser across a range of commercial, regulatory and strategic matters.
This is an opportunity to step into a visible role where your advice will directly support key business initiatives, risk management and organisational growth.You will be responsible for:Advising on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.Providing advice on privacy, compliance and regulatory obligations.Supporting employment, dispute resolution and litigation matters.Identifying and managing legal and commercial risk across the organisation.Working closely with executive stakeholders to deliver practical and commercially focused solutions.Managing relationships with external legal providers and regulators.Contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the legal function.Senior Legal Counsel | 6-12 Month ContractCommercial | Regulatory | Privacy | Executive Stakeholder EngagementAre you a commercially astute senior lawyer looking for a broad in-house role where you can genuinely influence business outcomes?
Our client is a large national organisation operating within a highly regulated environment and is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its Brisbane-based legal team on an initial 6-12 month contract,



with the potential for extension.Working closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership team, you will act as a trusted adviser across a range of commercial, regulatory and strategic matters.
This is an opportunity to step into a visible role where your advice will directly support key business initiatives, risk management and organisational growth.You will be responsible for:Advising on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.Providing advice on privacy, compliance and regulatory obligations.Supporting employment, dispute resolution and litigation matters.Identifying and managing legal and commercial risk across the organisation.Working closely with executive stakeholders to deliver practical and commercially focused solutions.Managing relationships with external legal providers and regulators.Contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the legal function.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will bring:Approximately 6-8+ years' PAE.Strong experience across corporate and commercial law.Proven capability in contract drafting, negotiation and risk management.Experience advising within a regulated industry.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence senior decision-makers.Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across a business.Lawyers coming from top-tier, mid-tier or established in-house environments are encouraged to apply.What's on OfferInitial 6-12 month contract with the possibility of extension.Broad and compelling mix of commercial, regulatory and corporate work.Exposure to senior executive and leadership teams.Hybrid working arrangement.Brisbane CBD location.Competitive remuneration package.Well-resourced and collaborative legal team.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Brisbane)
🏢 empire group
📍 Brisbane