At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters while managing complex transactions.
- Company: A growing organisation in Sydney CBD with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to impactful legal work and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in business decisions and enjoy ownership of meaningful legal matters.
- Qualifications: Law degree, 5+ years experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 157500 - 192500 $ per year.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Legal Counsel to join a growing organisation and provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. If you enjoy working on complex transactions, partnering with senior stakeholders and taking ownership of legal matters from start to finish, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
You’ll play a key role in supporting business decisions, managing legal risk and delivering practical solutions across commercial contracts, property and development transactions, corporate governance and regulatory matters.
Day to day, you will:
- Provide practical, solution-focused legal advice on commercial and corporate matters
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documentation
- Lead legal workstreams across acquisitions, disposals and development transactions
- Advise on property, investment, construction and corporate matters
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers
- Identify, assess and communicate legal risks, working with stakeholders to develop solutions
- Contribute to governance frameworks, policies and internal procedures
ABOUT YOU
You’re a commercially minded legal professional who combines strong technical capability with sound business judgement. You’re comfortable managing complex matters independently, building trusted stakeholder relationships and providing clear, pragmatic advice that supports business outcomes.
You’ll also bring:
- A law degree and current Australian Practising Certificate
- 5+ years’ post-admission experience, including 1–2 years in an in-house Legal Counsel role
- Experience across commercial contracts, corporate law, property, development or construction
- Exposure to transactions, funds management, employment law, disputes or privacy matters
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, organised approach, with the ability to manage matters through to resolution
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where legal advice has a genuine impact on business decisions and commercial outcomes. You’ll gain broad exposure to complex transactions, work closely with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful legal matters in a collaborative environment.
Legal Counsel in Sydney employer: seek.com.au
Join a dynamic boutique Chartered Accountancy firm located in the heart of the CBD, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values professional growth and flexibility. With opportunities to engage in diverse accounting, taxation, and advisory projects, you'll benefit from ongoing training and the ability to work remotely after your initial onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
