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Junior Legal Counsel

Category:

Legal

Employment Type:

Full Time

Industry:

Lawyer - Inhouse

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Date Published:

03-Jun-2025

Job Description:

  • $120-140k+ Super (Depending on experience)
  • Inner West Suburbs
  • Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
  • In House Legal Counsel – Inner West Sydney
    We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our collaborative team based in Sydney’s Inner West. Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, this role is a unique opportunity to make a real impact across a broad spectrum of legal matters while working closely with internal stakeholders across NSW and ACT.

    • $120-140k+ Super (Depending on experience)
    • Inner West Suburbs
    • Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
    About the Role:
    As Legal Counsel, you’ll be the go-to expert for internal and external legal matters, providing clear, practical advice across a variety of areas including:
    • Dispute resolution and class actions
    • Corporate governance and employment law
    • Privacy, modern slavery, and franchising queries
    • Consumer law and warranty legislation
    • ECAT matters (now referred to as the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal - NCAT)
    • Sponsorship agreements and advertising contracts in collaboration with the marketing team
    • Contract centralization initiatives
    Most interactions will happen via phone or email, so confidence and clarity in communication—especially over the phone—is a must.

    What You’ll Bring:
    • A minimum of 3 years’ post-admission legal experience in Australia
    • Sound working knowledge of federal law as it applies in NSW and ACT
    • Strong expertise in employment law, with the ability to navigate complex workplace issues
    • Experience in franchising law is a bonus
    • An ability to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing, supportive team
    • A service-oriented mindset with the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly over the phone and in written formats
    Why You’ll Love It Here:
    • A diverse legal portfolio that keeps every day interesting
    • Work in a welcoming, close-knit team that values collaboration and initiative
    • Flexibility in approach and a supportive leadership structure.
    • Inner West location with a great community vibe
    If you're a proactive, solutions-focused legal professional who thrives in a varied and people-focused role, we’d love to hear from you.
    Apply now to take the next step in your legal career with a company that values expertise, energy, and a team-first approach.

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