Senior Commercial Counsel – AI, Tech & ANZ

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Global technology focus

Job summary

LexisNexis is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Pacific to join our legal team to advise across Australia and New Zealand, balancing business objectives with risk.

You will draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, guide AI-enabled product initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders across the APAC region to support growth.

This role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to partner with a global technology and intellectual property focused business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE and admission to practice in Australia or New Zealand with a current practicing certificate.
• Strong commercial contracting experience, particularly drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements.
• Experience at a top-tier firm and/or large corporate in-house legal team.
• Ability to manage matters independently and exercise sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (B2B, content licenses, supplier and technology agreements).
• Provide clear, practical, commercially focused legal advice balancing risk with business objectives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
• Support key projects and AI-enabled products and technology initiatives; use AI tools to improve delivery.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Stakeholder management

Drafting & negotiation

AI in legal work

Independent work

Education

Qualified lawyer in Australia or NZ

Job description

LexisNexis is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Pacific to join our legal team to advise across Australia and New Zealand, balancing business objectives with risk.

You will draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, guide AI-enabled product initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders across the APAC region to support growth.

This role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to partner with a global technology and intellectual property focused business.