We welcome fearless thinkers.

For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the role  

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our firm in an in-house national role, on a 18-month fixed term contract. As an integral team member of the General Counsel team, you will be providing legal support to our Senior Executive team and our wider firm on a range of legal and regulatory issues. This is an exciting opportunity with the role having the visibility and scope to influence the commercial decision making in the firm on a daily basis.

This is a role with guaranteed variety, from the provision of accurate and commercially focussed legal advice as required across various areas of law, including in relation to innovation projects, privacy and data protection, through to drafting and reviewing a wide variety of commercial contracts across the business, as well as acquisitions and litigation support.

The experience we are looking for  

• Minimum 8 years’ post admission experience within general commercial/contracts practice
• Experience in drafting and negotiating corporate/commercial agreements
• Experience providing strategic legal advice in relation to AI use in professional services, innovation, privacy matters, the interpretation of contracts, regulatory compliance, and disputes
• Confidence to provide advice at the Executive Level
• Proven ability to influence and improve capabilities in professional standards
• Exceptional time management skills and highly organised approach to workload management

Team MB Benefits: 

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities  
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years 
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement 
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy 
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts 
• A hybrid flex working model 
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance 
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 

… just to name a few. *T's & C's apply 

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity. 

We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged. 

Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organisation and role in which every action you take makes a difference? Apply now. 

Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant. 

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace