In-house Legal Counsel

Grant Thornton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Exposure to varied matters

Senior stakeholder interaction

Meaningful work

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our National In-house Legal Team on a 14‑month fixed‑term contract. This broad, commercial role covers contracts, M&A and regulatory matters, and suits a pragmatic lawyer with strong negotiation skills and stakeholder engagement.

You will draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on M&A and regulatory issues, and help implement practical efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house
• Strong capability in drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and deliver commercial outcomes

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Advise Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel on M&A, regulatory matters and disputes
• Identify and implement practical legal and process efficiencies
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and Independence to provide commercially relevant advice
• Identify emerging legal risks and mitigation strategies
• Educate colleagues on legal and commercial risk through training and policy guidance

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer (Admitted in Australia)

Job description

• 14-month fixed-term contract with our National In-house Legal Team
• Broad commercial role spanning contracts, M&A and regulatory matters
• Build your capability through challenging and rewarding opportunities

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our National In-house Legal Team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

This broad and highly engaging role will suit a commercial lawyer who brings strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to legal solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Advise and support Senior Legal Counsel and the General Counsel on M&A, property, litigation, employment and regulatory matters
• Identify and implement practical legal and process efficiencies
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance and Independence to deliver commercially relevant advice
• Identify emerging legal and industry risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Educate colleagues on legal and commercial risk through training, guidance, policies and manuals

Skills & experience

• 4-7 years' post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house
• Commercial contract drafting, negotiation and advisory experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver strong business outcomes

If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Join a collaborative National In-house Legal Team
• Gain exposure to varied and complex commercial legal matters
• Work closely with senior legal and business stakeholders
• Build your confidence and capability through meaningful work
• And many more!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.