Legal Counsel

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Beacon Legal As a Legal Counsel, you will work as part of a well-trained, high-performance In-House team which the wider business relies on when making strategic commercial decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your exposure to a wide variety of commercial contracts, including technology, construction, procurement, and operational agreements. You will be trusted to advise business stakeholders directly, review and negotiate high-value and complex contracts, and support a variety of commercial projects across the business. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes, then please read on. This company also offers top of market pay and benefits. How will this role develop your career? The General Counsel considers mentorship and training as paramount. You will work closely with a team of top-quality lawyers with many years of experience in Private Practice and In-House, and who have a strong track record of developing talent and promoting from within. If you’re a Private Practice lawyer looking to broaden and deepen your skill set, understand commercial drivers of a business, and advise on business-critical legal issues, then this role will provide the exposure and development you’re seeking. There is a clear pathway to progress to Senior Legal Counsel with a structured career development plan and the support to achieve it. Why do lawyers like working here? This company is a household name brand. Lawyers we have placed here say they enjoy commercial exposure that isn’t available in Private Practice, the chance to influence outcomes, and a high-quality team culture. There are excellent progression opportunities, high-calibre work, and a positive work-life balance. They also offer remuneration packages that are on par with or above many top-tier law firms. What work will you do? In this role, you will: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including procurement, services, construction, and technology agreements; Support the business on complex commercial transactions and projects; Advise on contract risk, obligations and structuring across operational functions; Assist in managing contract disputes and working with external counsel where required; Contribute to compliance initiatives and corporate governance processes; and Maintain and improve internal templates, policies, and legal resources. What type of person will be successful? Admitted as a solicitor in Australia; 4–7 years PQE in commercial law, ideally with experience in contract negotiation and transactional work; Experience in construction, infrastructure, or technology contracts will be highly regarded; In-house experience is desirable but not essential; Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work closely with non-legal stakeholders; Proactive, solution-focused and confident managing competing priorities. Please apply below or send your CV to toby.orr@beacon-legal.com.au to arrange a confidential discussion. If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’re interested in other roles, please get in contact. We have live roles across Sydney in both private practice and in-house. Seniority level

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