Well-regarded ASX listed corporation seeking Senior Legal Counsel Growing ASX listed company Broad role, front-end & back-end Highly collegiate and stable in-house legal team About the company Our client, a high performing, growing ASX listed company , is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal team. Our client offers lawyers the opportunity to enjoy a broad in-house role in a well established mid sized legal team. You will have exposure to large and complex projects and work closely with the business and Executive Leadership Team . This is a company that brings its inhouse lawyers in early so you see matters from setting strategy through to completion. About the role The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and dynamic legal, risk and project matters across the business. You will be advising on both front-end and back-end matters . Reporting to the General Manager Legal, the Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for delivering comprehensive, strategic legal advice and services to enable the organisation to achieve its core objectives. You will provide legal advice to a range of stakeholders in relation to project agreements and corporate related matters including complex commercial contracts, tenders, procurement, project delivery risks and project-related disputes. You will also assist with governance and compliance requirements and support Corporate Functions such as IT, HR and Procurement. About you This Senior Legal Counsel role is a mix of front-end and back-end matters so litigation experience will be beneficial. Lawyers with strong contract law skills (including drafting) and excellent commercial acumen should apply. Our client seeks a demonstrated solutions focused approach with a “best for business” attitude. You will bring an enthusiastic and pragmatic approach to the role and enjoy fostering strong working relationships across the business. This in-house legal team is extremely well regarded by the business and you will enjoy very close working relationships with your internal stakeholders. This permanent role is based in the Melbourne CBD andoffers a hybrid working model . Location: Melbourne Ref: MCNP21899 Closing date: 3 July 2026 Mahlab is the pre-eminent executive search firm for legal professionals. We work with some of the most respected law firms and corporations in Australia and internationally as well as government at all levels, to find the right lawyers, associates, partners, managing partners, general and specialist corporate counsel and company secretaries. For industry and salary advice, or to register your details for consideration, please visit our website www.mahlab.com.au or contact us in Melbourne (03) 9629 2111 and Sydney (02) 9241 1199 .
