Senior Legal Counsel

Chartered Accountants; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hybrid work model

Great Place to Work certification

Parental leave

Family inclusive workplace

Carer support

Résumé du poste

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is seeking a senior in-house lawyer to support a high-performing legal team. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you will provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice enabling strategic objectives while protecting assets and brands.

You’ll partner with stakeholders across Australia, New Zealand and key markets, advising on commercial agreements, privacy, governance, and technology matters to drive innovation and responsible

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post‑qualification experience in a leading corporate or commercial law firm and/or in-house
• Qualified, admitted NSW solicitor with current practising certificate
• Strong corporate and commercial law expertise including contracts, governance and regulatory compliance
• Experience with cross-border privacy compliance including GDPR and Corporations Act

Responsabilités

• Provide clear, practical legal advice on complex commercial, regulatory and governance matters
• Draft, review and negotiate complex agreements and support strategic initiatives across Australia, New Zealand and other markets
• Identify and manage legal risk while enabling innovation, growth and informed commercial decision-making
• Advise on privacy, consumer law, intellectual property, governance, litigation, digital and technology initiatives
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse organisation
• Support management of external counsel and delivery of high-quality legal services
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide strategic insights
• Improve how legal support is delivered through innovation and process improvement

Connaissances

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border privacy

Stakeholder management

Commercial law

Legal risk management

Autonomy

Adaptability

Formation

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Admission as NSW solicitor

Practising certificate

Description du poste

Join the high-performing and collaborative in-house legal team at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you’ll provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice that enables the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives while protecting its reputation, assets and brands.

This is a broad and influential role where you’ll partner with stakeholders across the organisation and advise on commercial agreements, privacy, consumer law, intellectual property, governance, regulatory compliance, litigation, digital initiatives and technology matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical legal advice on complex commercial, regulatory and governance matters
• Draft, review and negotiate complex agreements and support strategic initiatives across Australia, New Zealand and other key markets
• Identify and manage legal risk while enabling innovation, growth and informed commercial decision‑making
• Advise on privacy, consumer law, intellectual property, governance, litigation, digital and technology initiatives, and professional standards
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse and complex organisation
• Support the management of external counsel and support the efficient delivery of high‑quality legal services
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide strategic insights to the organisation
• Improve how legal support is delivered through innovation, technology, knowledge sharing and process improvement

About you

• 5+ years of post‑qualification experience gained within a leading corporate or commercial law firm and/or a comparable in‑house role
• A law degree, LLB or JD, and admission as a solicitor in NSW with a current Practising Certificate, ideally without a supervision condition
• Strong corporate and commercial law expertise, including contract drafting, negotiation, governance and regulatory compliance
• Experience with cross‑border privacy compliance, including GDPR, Corporations Act matters and broader regulatory issues
• An understanding of the Australian and New Zealand regulatory landscape
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with organisational objectives
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing

About us

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represent more than 140,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference in the communities in which they work and live. We are committed to advancing the profession through high ethical standards, delivering world class services and education, and advocating for the public good.

Guided by our purpose and values, we aspire to be a magnet for diverse talent, equip our members for success, and lead the way in sustainability, innovation, and trust in business and finance.

What’s in it for you

At CA ANZ, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our values of collaboration, integrity, diversity and accountability. As part of our ambition to attract diverse talent and build an adaptive, member centric organisation, we’re proud to be certified as both a Great Place to Work® and Family Inclusive Workplace™ reflecting the genuine experiences of our people.
We actively support your work–life wellbeing through leading policies and practices, including flexible work arrangements, parental leave and carer support—helping you thrive both at work and at home.

• A strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion embedded in everything we do
• Opportunities to grow your career through inspiring learning and development pathways
• A flexible hybrid work model that balances autonomy with the benefits of in‑person collaboration
• Culture that values your voice and empowers you to make an impact in your community and profession
• Work for a certified Great Place to Work® (global recognition based on anonymous feedback from our people)
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work that creates real impact for people across Aotearoa and Australia, and wherever our members work