Legal Counsel

Orange Human Resources; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Orange Human Resources is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to advise across commercial, corporate and operational matters, collaborating with senior leadership and taking ownership of meaningful legal work.

You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, support governance and compliance, and provide practical guidance to enable informed business decisions for the organisation in Melbourne and broader Australia.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' post-admission experience, preferably in commercial or corporate law.
• Current Australian practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
• Experience in private practice, in-house or both.
• Sound legal judgement balancing commercial objectives with risk.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at different levels.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, supplier agreements and other business arrangements.
• Provide practical legal advice on commercial transactions, operations and strategic initiatives.
• Support corporate governance, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Advise on employment-related legal matters and workplace issues.
• Assist with disputes, claims and management of external advisers.
• Identify legal risks and propose commercially sensible solutions.
• Work with senior stakeholders to support business decisions.
• Improve legal processes and internal documentation.

Connaissances

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal advice

Stakeholder management

In-house experience

Commercial awareness

Formation

Australian practising certificate

Description du poste

As our In-House Legal Counsel, you'll become a trusted adviser across a broad range of commercial, corporate and operational matters. You'll work closely with senior leadership, providing practical legal advice, navigating commercial challenges and helping the business make informed decisions. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your legal expertise, develop your commercial judgement and take genuine ownership of your work.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, supplier agreements and other business arrangements
• Providing practical legal advice on commercial transactions, business operations and strategic initiatives
• Supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance and risk management
• Advising on employment-related legal matters and workplace issues
• Assisting with disputes, claims and the management of external legal advisers
• Identifying potential legal risks and recommending commercially sensible solutions
• Working directly with senior stakeholders to support business decisions
• Improving legal processes, documentation and internal frameworks

About you

• 3–5 years' post-admission experience, preferably in commercial or corporate law
• A current Australian practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation skills
• Experience in private practice, an in-house legal environment or both
• Sound legal judgement and the ability to balance commercial objectives with legal risk
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at different levels of a business
• A proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused approach
• A genuine desire to broaden your experience and take the next step in your career
• Flexible working hours, flexible working days and part-time arrangements
• Career progression with broader responsibility and influence
• Work directly with business leaders and gain insight into business decisions
• Autonomy and ownership of meaningful legal matters
• Diverse legal portfolio rather than specialising in one narrow area
• Opportunity to develop skills and commercial expertise as the business evolves