Overview
A leading provider of on-demand legal talent globally is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for an initial three-month engagement to provide parental leave cover. This role involves being a key member of a commercial-focused legal team, shaping and implementing legal strategies that support business objectives across marketing, contracting, and general commercial matters. The successful candidate will proactively assess and manage legal risk, offer clear guidance to stakeholders, and collaborate with colleagues to resolve complex issues, ensuring strong governance, ethical standards, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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 capabilities.
- 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.
Requirements
- Provide specialised legal advice across intellectual property, consumer law, and general commercial matters during the initial three-month engagement.
- Draw on substantial in-house or top-tier firm experience.
- Draft and negotiate complex procurement contracts and manage related disputes, including litigation strategy and resolution.
- Ensure compliance with Australian legal requirements while applying insight into neighbouring jurisdictions such as New Zealand.
- Maintain the highest standards of integrity and deliver clear, credible legal guidance to stakeholders in a fast-moving commercial environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in multinational legal environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and business acumen in ambiguous situations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package within the alternative legal services marketplace.
- Health benefits, pension, and additional perks.
- Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
- Predominantly remote work, with some client engagements requiring on-site presence.
Location
- This role supports compliance with Australian legal requirements and insights into New Zealand law.
- Remote work is the primary mode, with occasional on-site client requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals seeking a flexible, impactful role within a dynamic commercial legal team for a defined period.