In House Lawyer

Job title : In House Lawyer
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Adam Kumaraswamy
Contact email : akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1687217
About the client:

Our client is a leading Australian professional services firm, known for advising major corporate and government clients. They offer a collaborative culture and a strong internal legal function, with broad exposure across commercial, regulatory and risk matters.

About the role:

A newly created role within the internal General Counsel team supporting the business across a variety of legal and compliance issues.

Key responsibilities:
  • Partner with stakeholders to assess and negotiate client contractual terms (including RFTs and panel agreements)
  • Manage supplier-side contracting, including drafting and negotiation of commercial and technology agreements
  • Draft and review NDAs and other short-form legal documents
  • Advise on professional risk matters, regulatory obligations and internal governance requirements
  • Contribute to firm-wide compliance initiatives (privacy, modern slavery and other emerging obligations)
  • Support ongoing improvements to legal processes, templates and policies
  • Deliver clear, pragmatic legal support aligned to business priorities
About you:
  • Admitted lawyer with circa 3 years + PQE
  • Experience in corporate/commercial (private practice or in-house)
  • Strong interest in risk and compliance
  • Confident communicator with strong attention to detail
How to apply:

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Kumaraswamy  on 0414223338