The Company

Our client is a long established and financially sound Australian business with an ambitious growth agenda, a strong market reputation and a focus on quality, design and customer experience.

With an expanding portfolio of business interests and current opportunities emerging across different sectors, the organisation is continuing to evolve. It enjoys a culture which is collaborative, entrepreneurial and commercially focused, with an emphasis on group effort and fostering a non-hierarchical environment where goals are shared and every voice is heard.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel, this broad and commercially focused legal position will offer the appointed candidate the opportunity to work closely with senior executives and operational leaders across the business.

The successful appointee will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of legal matters, providing practical advice and managing transactions from initial negotiation and structuring through to execution and completion.

Responsibilities will include:

- Advising on complex commercial transactions, acquisitions, contractual arrangements and investment structures.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements and transaction documentation.
- Supporting strategic initiatives, joint ventures, funding arrangements and relationships with external capital partners.
- Providing practical legal guidance to operational teams, helping navigate contractual obligations, commercial risks and regulatory requirements.




- Working closely with senior stakeholders to identify and manage legal risks while supporting business objectives.
- Managing external legal advisers, ensuring quality, efficiency and commercial value.
- Developing legal precedents, improving internal processes and introducing technology and AI solutions to streamline legal workflows.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior legal team members.

This is a genuinely hands-on position and the selected candidate be expected to exercise sound judgement, take ownership and contribute to commercial decision-making.

Your Profile

You will be an experienced commercial lawyer who enjoys being close to the business and having a tangible influence on outcomes.

Ideally, you will bring:

- At least 5-7 years' post-admission experience, gained within a reputable law firm, in-house environment or a combination of both.
- Strong transactional experience, including complex negotiations and commercial contract drafting.
- Experience advising on sophisticated commercial arrangements, acquisitions, joint ventures or investment structures.
- The ability to interpret legal issues in a commercial context and provide clear, practical advice.
- Confidence engaging with senior executives, external advisers and a range of internal stakeholders.
- A proactive and organised approach,



with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
- An interest in leveraging legal technology and AI to improve efficiency and streamline processes.

You will be commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable challenging the status quo when necessary. Just as importantly, you'll enjoy being part of and building relationships across the business rather than operating as an external adviser.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, senior legal position where you can influence commercial outcomes, work closely with an experienced Group General Counsel and contribute to an ambitious growth strategy within a great company.

Apply Today

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Your application will be assessed within 3-5 working days. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Melbourne