Commercial Legal Counsel – AI, Tech & APAC

Nit; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

LexisNexis is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Pacific to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across Australia and New Zealand, handling a broad range of matters with substantial autonomy.

You will negotiate contracts, assess commercial risk and help the business advance AI-enabled products and technology initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders and the wider APAC legal team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE and admission to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in top-tier national/international law firms or large corporate in-house teams.
• Ability to manage matters independently with good judgement on escalation.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Experience using generative AI tools in legal work to improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including B2B customer agreements, content licences, supplier and technology agreements.
• Negotiate directly with customers, suppliers and other counterparties.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice balancing risk with business objectives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
• Support key business projects and technology initiatives, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop templates, playbooks and guidance to support the wider business.
• Deliver legal training and participate in clinics.
• Support disputes and manage external counsel when required.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues across the Pacific and internationally.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Drafting & negotiation

Stakeholder management

AI in legal work

APAC legal experience

Education

Admitted to practice in Australia or NZ

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

LexisNexis is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Pacific to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across Australia and New Zealand, handling a broad range of matters with substantial autonomy.

You will negotiate contracts, assess commercial risk and help the business advance AI-enabled products and technology initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders and the wider APAC legal team.