Senior Legal Counsel

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential client in the legal services sector who is seeking a senior legal counsel for an initial three-month engagement providing parental leave cover. Our talent team is looking for an experienced legal professional to join a commercial-focused legal team, where you will shape and implement legal strategies that support business objectives across marketing, contracting, and general commercial matters. This role requires someone who can proactively assess and manage legal risk while offering clear guidance to stakeholders in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice across a complex multinational environment, ensuring legal guidance supports commercial objectives
• Assess and manage legal risk by delivering clear, pragmatic advice and supporting leaders in high-impact decision-making
• Advise on commercial, contracting, and dispute matters using strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Uphold governance, compliance, and ethical standards while maintaining high levels of integrity and professional credibility
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders through clear written and verbal advice and strong interpersonal engagement
• Exercise sound judgment in ambiguity by applying business acumen and legal expertise to deliver confident, timely decisions

What We're Looking For

• Substantial in-house or top-tier firm experience providing specialised legal advice across intellectual property, consumer law, and general commercial matters
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex procurement contracts and manage related disputes, including litigation strategy and resolution
• Strong knowledge of Australian legal requirements with insight into neighbouring jurisdictions such as New Zealand
• Exceptional integrity and ability to deliver clear, credible legal guidance to stakeholders in a fast-moving commercial environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should flow through our team to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

This is an initial three-month engagement based in the APAC region, Australia. The role is predominately remote, though some client presence may be required.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.