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Senior Legal Counsel

📍 Brisbane, Australia

Legal JM Consulting

Job Description

Brisbane | Global Consumer Brand | Head Office Role An exceptional opportunity for a senior lawyer to step into a high-impact, business-facing role within a privately owned, globally recognised Australian brand.

Founded as a start-up and now operating internationally across Asia, North America, the UK, Europe and Australia, this award-winning business has built a premium reputation in the global retail market.

The founders remain hands‑on, the culture is collaborative and driven, and the legal function sits at the centre of strategic growth. This is a commercial, hands‑on role which is embedded in the business.

Why Join? Work directly with the founders and executive leadership in a scaling international brand Play a key role in protecting and growing a globally recognised IP portfolio Broad, varied remit spanning IP, commercial, regulatory and privacy Genuine influence on business strategy and risk management International exposure across multiple jurisdictions Head Office role in Brisbane Car park, product gifts and allowances

The Opportunity As Senior Legal Counsel, you will work closely with the founders and broader business to provide commercially focused legal support across the organisation.

The role offers a genuinely broad in‑house remit, including:

Management and strategic oversight of the company’s global intellectual property portfolio, including protection and enforcement initiatives Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements across supply chain, technology, marketing, logistics and brand partnerships Advising on advertising, marketing and consumer law compliance across multiple markets Supporting product, packaging and regulatory compliance in Australia and internationally Contributing to privacy, data protection and cyber compliance frameworks Oversight of insurance arrangements and broader risk management matters Managing external counsel relationships across jurisdictions Supporting the continued development and optimisation of legal operations and internal processes You will act as a trusted adviser to internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes and enabling the business to operate efficiently and strategically as it continues to grow

About You You are a commercially minded senior lawyer with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.

You will bring LLB (or equivalent) and admission to practice Minimum 7 years’ PQE gained at a reputable mid-tier or top-tier law firm In-house experience highly regarded (including secondment experience) Experience from a relevant practice area such as Litigation, Corporate & Commercial, or Intellectual Property

How to Apply This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, internationally recognised brand at its global headquarters and play a central role in its continued growth.

For a confidential discussion and to learn more, apply or contact Jenny Muir directly.

Jenny Muir

Director - JM Consulting

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 26, 2026
Job Type: Legal
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Company: JM Consulting

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