Legal Counsel I - In-House

About the role

Peninsula, a provider of HR, employment relations and health and safety advisory backed by a large privately owned business services group, is hiring a Legal Counsel I in Sydney. You will partner with business leaders to shape commercial direction, support and mentor junior lawyers, and report to the Senior Legal Counsel. The role involves complex commercial agreements, compliance with laws and regulations, and proactive risk identification.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts
• Give proactive legal advice on employment issues, consumer protection and WHS across ANZ
• Advise, negotiate and resolve internal employment and commercial disputes
• Analyse legal risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Keep up with legislation, regulations and industry developments
• Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures
• Contribute to legal training for internal teams as required

Required profile

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with a current practicing certificate
• Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Excellent knowledge of contract law and commercial law
• Ability to give clear, concise and commercially focused legal advice

What we offer

• Salary of up to $120K plus superannuation and perks
• Enhanced leave, starting at up to 25 days in the first year and growing to 31 days after 5 years
• Annual profit sharing bonus
• $1,000 Super Service and MVP awards with a day off
• Structured career pathways into management, training and beyond
• Educational assistance program
• Discounts through Bright Exchange, a $250 health and wellness voucher and gym discounts
• Monthly social club events