Legal Counsel (Corporate and Commercial)

A standout opportunity has arisen for an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer to join a high-profile, values-led institution in a senior in-house capacity. This is a rare role offering a stimulating blend of strategic legal work, genuine flexibility, and long-term career stability—without billable hour pressure.

Why this role?
This role sits within a collegiate and collaborative in-house legal team and will see you advising on complex, high-value commercial transactions and institutional matters that are truly strategic in nature. The institution is a sector leader, with a strong culture of innovation, continuous learning, and impact-driven work.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic legal advice directly to senior executives and decision-makers across a broad range of matters

  • Draft and negotiate key commercial agreements, including procurement, IT, IP licensing, MOUs, and sponsorship arrangements

  • Lead and resolve commercial disputes through ADR methods, balancing legal risk with institutional reputation and relationships

  • Support legal compliance with internal policy, sector-specific legislation, and national legal obligations

  • Contribute to legal policy, risk frameworks, and contract precedents in a fast-evolving legal environment

  • Help implement human-centred legal design and innovative legal operations practices

  • Act as a key internal advisor on governance, regulatory change, and institutional reform initiatives

  • Manage external counsel and relationships where required

What makes this unique?

  • Complex and meaningful legal work directly tied to education, innovation, and community impact

  • Strong emphasis on professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and legal tech adoption

  • No timesheets, no billables—just high-value advisory work

  • Leadership that invests in continuous learning and encourages autonomy and thought leadership

  • A chance to influence internal policy and shape the legal infrastructure of a globally recognised institution

About you:

  • At least 6+ years’ post-admission experience in corporate, commercial, or government legal practice

  • Strong grounding in contract law, IP, corporations law, competition and consumer law

  • Excellent judgement and the ability to offer pragmatic, actionable advice at pace

  • Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and managing complex matters independently

  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and genuine interest in innovation within legal services

Next steps:
Please reach out to discuss further in strict confidence. We are seeking high-calibre lawyers who want to apply their skills in an environment where their contribution matters.

About this Role

  • Listed: 22 Jun 2025
  • Location: Sydney
  • Industry: Corporate & Commercial Law
  • $180000

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