At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate agreements, advise on compliance, and support dispute resolution.
- Company: Purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with strong career growth potential in the healthcare sector.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and gain hands-on experience in diverse legal matters.
- Qualifications: 3+ years post-qualification experience in commercial or regulatory law preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families during some of life’s most significant moments.
As part of a well-established in-house legal team, you will provide strategic legal guidance across multiple business units, working closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations in a highly regulated environment.
If you’re looking for a legal role where your work has real impact, this could be the perfect fit.
This position offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, and dispute resolution. You will gain hands-on experience working across various business functions, allowing you to build strong commercial expertise while developing your ability to provide strategic, business-focused legal advice.
With support from experienced in-house lawyers and external counsel, this role offers a strong foundation for a long-term in-house legal career.
Lawyers in this team enjoy the diversity of work, the supportive and collaborative culture, and the ability to engage with a business that makes a real difference in people’s lives. The organisation prioritises professional development, work-life balance, and employee wellbeing, offering modern office facilities, wellness programs, and flexible working arrangements.
You will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on regulatory and compliance matters, and supporting workplace relations and dispute resolution. Working closely with teams across procurement, operations, marketing, property, and people & culture, you will help streamline legal processes and provide practical, solutions-focused legal support. Your work will contribute to managing legal risk and ensuring best practices across the organisation.
This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer with at least three years of post-qualification experience. A background in commercial law, employment law, or regulatory compliance will be highly regarded. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, commercially aware, and confident engaging with stakeholders across different business functions. Experience in a service-based or human and health-focused industry is advantageous, but not essential.
Legal Counsel employer: Beacon Legal
As a Senior Legal Counsel at our growing international business in Melbourne, you will enjoy a unique opportunity to take ownership of the legal function while working closely with senior leadership. Our collaborative and low-ego culture fosters clear communication and practical decision-making, allowing you to influence the direction of the legal team significantly. With access to an experienced international legal network and the potential for career advancement towards a Head of Legal or General Counsel position, this role offers a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
