At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage legal advice, negotiate contracts, and provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders.
- Company: Join a large public sector organisation shaping policy and delivering vital services.
- Benefits: Part-time flexibility, hybrid work options, and competitive pay for every hour worked.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and support from a dedicated local team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while navigating complex legal challenges in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 8-15+ years’ PAE in commercial law with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
A large public sector organisation plays a key role in shaping policy, delivering services, and supporting the state's long-term strategic objectives.
Commencing as soon as possible, this opportunity is expected to run for an initial period of approximately 2.5 months, with potential to extend. The opportunity will be part-time 4 days per week.
Supporting the General Counsel and working closely with the wider team, you will be heavily involved in a broad range of contracting activities across the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage the outsourced provision of legal advice.
- Advise on contract interpretation, negotiation, drafting and preparation.
- Lead the legal aspects of commercial matters for senior stakeholders, including complex commercial negotiations.
- Deliver high-level legal advice and strategic guidance on complex and sensitive matters to senior stakeholders, the General Counsel and executive leadership.
- Negotiate and resolve complex legal and commercial issues.
- Interpret and advise on the application of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development of policies, standards and strategies that support legal compliance and effective risk management.
Who we are looking for:
We would like to speak to lawyers with 8-15+ years’ PAE, ideally gained in leading national or international firms or in-house teams. The ideal candidate will have a background working across commercial and contracting matters, with strong commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex contractual issues. You will be adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why are lawyers using Lawmee’s secondments marketplace?
- Choose the work you want, when you want it– get ‘matched’ with opportunities as they become available, and choose whether to apply.
- Flexibility–hybrid working options, including WFH and the flexibility to choose the hours you work.
- Get paid for every hour worked– including overtime.
- Full support from our team–we’re based locally in Australia (with administration, timesheets, payroll, and superannuation all handled for you).
Thank you for your support as we embark on the journey to reshape legal secondments.
Senior Legal Counsel employer: Lawmee Pty Ltd
Lawmee Pty Ltd offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth in the legal sector. Employees can expect to engage in meaningful projects that support public sector objectives while enjoying flexible part-time arrangements. The company fosters a collaborative culture, allowing legal professionals to contribute to significant policy development and compliance efforts.
