Senior Legal Counsel – Sydney

Senior Legal Counsel – Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide expert legal counsel and support on complex projects for top-tier clients.
  • Company: Join MinterEllison, a leading independent law firm with nearly 200 years of excellence.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values curiosity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while working on strategic projects in a collaborative setting.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years of legal experience and a current practicing certificate required.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

Senior Legal Counsel - Minter Ellison Flex - Sydney

Minter Ellison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms.

With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities.

Clients seek out Minter Ellison to help them solve complex problems every day.

We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion.

We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

With the largest independent top-tier partnership in Australia, Minter Ellison has a unique depth of enduring client relationships built on curiosity, excellence, and collaboration.

Our proximity to our clients' businesses surfaces off-market and unparalleled secondment opportunities including:

  • Strategic projects and business transformations,
  • Major transactions and disputes, and
  • Capability coverage and leave coverage within client teams.

Minter Ellison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms.

With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities.

Clients seek out Minter Ellison to help them solve complex problems every day.

We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion.

We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

With the largest independent top-tier partnership in Australia, Minter Ellison has a unique depth of enduring client relationships built on curiosity, excellence, and collaboration.

Our proximity to our clients' businesses surfaces off-market and unparalleled secondment opportunities including:

  • Strategic projects and business transformations,
  • Major transactions and disputes, and
  • Capability coverage and leave coverage within client teams.
  • Ways of Working

At the heart of our Flex model is a genuine commitment to your success.

We surround our Flex lawyers with the resources needed to ensure their success, and relationships within the firm to propel their progress.

Skills And Experience

Flex lawyers typically have proven in-house experience, supported by top-tier private practice training, and can operate autonomously in lean environments.

Whilst we place lawyers across most practice areas, currently we are particularly interested in speaking with lawyers with experience in the following areas and sectors:

  • Employment Law
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Corporate, Commercial, Technology & Procurement - across both private and public sector

If any of these areas reflect where you have built your expertise, we would love to start a conversation.

  • Additional Requirements
  • At least 5 years' post-qualification legal experience
  • A current unrestricted practicing certificate
  • High Court of Australia registration or ability to get one
  • Full work rights in Australia.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, Nigel Mills - ***email_hidden*** or +61 9921 4133.

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Senior Legal Counsel – Sydney employer: MinterEllison

MinterEllison is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Melbourne that champions diversity, collaboration, and innovation. As part of one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms, employees benefit from extensive career growth opportunities, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and a supportive environment that values individual ambitions. With a commitment to sustainable working practices and a comprehensive range of social, financial, and health benefits, MinterEllison stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel – Sydney

In-house Legal Experience
Top-tier Private Practice Training
Autonomous Operation
Employment Law Expertise
Data Protection & Privacy Knowledge
Corporate Law Skills
Commercial Law Skills