Commercial Counsel – AI, Tech & Licensing (Remote AU/NZ)

Relx Plc; Australia; Remote; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis in Australia/New Zealand is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Pacific to provide commercially focused legal advice across AU and NZ businesses. You will handle end-to-end matters with autonomy, negotiating contracts and guiding AI-enabled initiatives.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders, manage risk, and contribute to templates and playbooks while collaborating with regional and global legal teams. Flexible or remote work options apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE and admission to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
• Strong commercial contracting experience, drafting, reviewing and negotiating.
• Experience in a top-tier firm or large corporate/in-house legal team.
• Ability to manage matters independently with sound judgement.
• Experience using generative AI tools in legal work.
• Commercial pragmatism and ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
• Curiosity, adaptability and appetite to work with technology and product transformation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including B2B customer agreements and licences.
• Negotiate directly with customers, suppliers and counterparties.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice balancing risk with business goals.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
• Support key business projects and AI-enabled technology initiatives.
• Use AI and legal tech to improve efficiency and quality of service.
• Develop templates, playbooks and practical guidance for the wider business.
• Deliver legal training and participate in clinics.
• Support disputes and manage external counsel as needed.
• Collaborate with Pacific and international legal teams.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

AI tools in legal

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand

Job description

LexisNexis in Australia/New Zealand is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Pacific to provide commercially focused legal advice across AU and NZ businesses. You will handle end-to-end matters with autonomy, negotiating contracts and guiding AI-enabled initiatives.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders, manage risk, and contribute to templates and playbooks while collaborating with regional and global legal teams. Flexible or remote work options apply.