Legal Counsel – Commercial In-House Role

Brisbane CBD | Growing, Purpose-Driven Organization

Are you an early to mid-career Legal Counsel / Lawyer seeking a dynamic in-house role where your advice and expertise will directly contribute to the success of multiple growing businesses? This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization operating across the health, wellbeing, and community support sectors, making a real difference in the lives of everyday Australians.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a national corporate services organization that supports a portfolio of businesses dedicated to delivering high-impact services, including healthcare, allied health, digital platforms, and community care. With a strong emphasis on ethical practice, compliance, and innovation, the group is expanding and now seeks a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their close-knit legal team.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel and supported by another Legal Counsel and a group of paralegals and administrative officers, you will play a key role in providing end-to-end legal support across the group. This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute lawyer with 2–6 years’ post-admission experience, with an in-house and/or private practice/law firm background.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal and regulatory advice across a broad range of commercial, privacy, health, IT, and consumer law matters

Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements with suppliers, clients, and strategic partners

Assist in the preparation and review of internal policies, ensuring alignment with current legislation and business objectives

Support corporate governance, including company secretarial duties, compliance reporting, and risk management

Assist with the management of real property matters, including leasing, acquisitions, and disposals

Contribute to the oversight of the company’s IP portfolio and assist with the management of disputes, complaints, and investigations

Partner closely with stakeholders to deliver clear, solutions-focused advice that supports operational and strategic goals

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

A law degree and a current Australian practising certificate

Sound understanding of general commercial law and regulatory frameworks

Confidence working across privacy, corporate, contract, and consumer protection law

Strong communication and negotiation skills with a practical, business-minded approach

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment

A proactive attitude and commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and collaboration

Medical law or healthcare sector experience is advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer

A values-driven organization with a genuine focus on positive social impact

Exposure to a broad range of interesting and meaningful legal work

An inclusive and down-to-earth culture where legal is viewed as a true business partner

Ongoing mentorship and support from an experienced Senior Legal Counsel

Excellent flexibility, with hybrid working and career development opportunities

A work culture that prioritizes employee well-being, career growth, and long-term retention

How to Apply

This recruitment process is being managed exclusively by Proactive Recruitment.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Kristine Luke quoting job reference: 3602.
Mobile: 0414 571 736
Email: [email protected]

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