We’re supporting a rapidly expanding technology business operating across Australia and New Zealand as they strengthen their in‑house legal function.
They’re looking for an experienced Legal Counsel who can operate as a trusted adviser to the business and provide leadership across a broad regulatory and commercial landscape.
You will partner directly with senior stakeholders, influence operational and strategic decision‑making, and help shape the systems, processes, and frameworks that underpin a high‑growth, customer‑centric organisation. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the challenge of advising in a dynamic environment where technology, financial services, and consumer products intersect.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Leading legal support across commercial, corporate, privacy, marketing, financial services, and IP workstreams
- Providing strategic guidance to executives on risk, governance, and regulatory obligations
- Managing external counsel and overseeing complex matters
- Supporting the development of legal systems, templates, processes, and training
- Acting as a senior point of escalation for cross‑functional teams
About you:
- Experienced lawyer with a minimum of 6years PQE in general commercial law with strong commercial instincts
- Background in financial services, technology, or other regulated sectors (or a readiness to step into this environment)
- Confident liaising with senior leaders and translating legal concepts into practical guidance
- Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and comfortable in environments of change
If you’re seeking a senior in‑house role with impact, visibility, and purpose, this could be the one for you! Please email your CV to [email protected]
JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.
Skills Required
- Minimum 6 years PQE in general commercial law
- Strong commercial instincts and ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance
- Experience providing strategic guidance on risk, governance and regulatory obligations
- Experience managing external counsel and overseeing complex matters
- Background in financial services, technology, or other regulated sectors (or readiness to step into this environment)
- Comfortable working proactively in changing, high-growth environments
What We Do
JLegal is a specialist legal recruitment and executive search consultancy serving the legal profession across the Asia-Pacific region, with partners worldwide. It offers opportunities for lawyers, company-secretarial, and governance professionals, and provides career coaching while helping employers access legal talent across diverse markets and professional settings. Its recruitment work spans both in-house and private-practice roles, supporting candidates and organizations with specialized legal hiring needs.
