Remote Commercial Counsel – AI, Tech & Regulatory

Gilbert + Tobin; Sydney; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join as Legal Counsel - Pacific, advising across Australia and New Zealand on a range of agreements including licensing, technology and AI initiatives.

You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, balance legal risk with business objectives, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced commercial lawyer providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage end-to-end matters including customer agreements, licensing, and technology contracts.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business goals and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

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 clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice while balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
• Support key business projects and initiatives, including AI-enabled products.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

LexisNexis is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join as Legal Counsel - Pacific, advising across Australia and New Zealand on a range of agreements including licensing, technology and AI initiatives.

You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, balance legal risk with business objectives, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.