In-house Counsel 3-7

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading South Australian industrial business seeks an in-house commercial lawyer to join its established team. You will handle a broad spectrum of commercial matters and gain mentoring from a friendly general counsel.

We are targeting lawyers with approximately 3–7 years’ post-qualification experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset. This is a stable, career‑oriented role with work‑life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial law and contracts.
• Ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Advising on regulatory issues and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Manage disputes and negotiate pre-litigation matters.
• Provide commercial, contractual and regulatory advice to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with legal projects and strategic initiatives.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and risk implications.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory advisory

Dispute management

Job description

Join a leading SA industrial business in this quality in-house role. Great mentoring on offer from a friendly GC.

• Make the move in-house and leave timesheets behind
• Join a successful and growing business with a strong market presence
• Work closely with a respected legal team on varied commercial matters

The Business

Join a well-established and successful organisation with a strong market presence, quality leadership, and a collaborative culture. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, it is seeking to add a capable lawyer to its established in-house legal team.

The Team & Benefits

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and high-performing business that values collaboration and excellence. The legal team is well respected within the organisation and works closely with key stakeholders across the business.

The organisation offers a supportive environment, genuine work-life balance, and tailored professional development to help you continue building your career.

The Role

You will work across a broad range of legal matters and gain exposure to key commercial and strategic issues facing the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and legal documents
• Managing disputes and negotiating pre-litigation matters
• Providing commercial, contractual and regulatory advice
• Assisting with legal projects and strategic initiatives
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk management, and legal implications arising from business decisions

The Lawyer We Seek

We are interested in speaking with commercially minded lawyers with approximately 3–7 years' post-qualification experience.

While candidates from a general commercial background will be well suited, lawyers from a broad range of commercial practice areas are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to broaden their experience, work closely with the business, and develop through collaboration with guidance of a stellar team.