Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel in Brisbane

Our client, a not-for-profit organisation operating across the Asia Pacific, is seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to join its Brisbane-based team.

Key responsibilities:

• Advise on legal, regulatory and compliance matters across corporate governance, privacy and data protection, contracts, employment law, sanctions, critical infrastructure, intellectual property, information technology law and contracts.
• Track legal, regulatory, risk and compliance issues that may affect the organisation and suggesting possible options for mitigation / management.
• Manage compliance screening and review of due diligence materials.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts and other formal agreements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues.
• Work with stakeholders to develop, implement and manage good practice governance policies and procedures across the organisation.

About you:

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in Australia and a current Australian practising certificate.
• Demonstrated experience within a well-regarded law firm, or a sophisticated corporate environment.
• Experience providing practical legal advice, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering quality services, and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Strong eye for detail and process, and able to run with tasks independently under the direction and support of an experienced Deputy General Counsel.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, initiative, diplomacy, tact and discretion.
• Background in AML/finance sector or experience in regulatory investigations would be viewed favourably, but not essential.

This opportunity is initially presented as a short-term contract until the end of the year, with potential to be extended or converted to permanent in the new year.