Legal Counsel jobs in Australia

Updated November 5, 2026

Find legal counsel jobs in Australia from company career pages, all in one list, including roles that never reach LinkedIn or Indeed. Employers also post this role as Corporate Counsel, General Counsel, Commercial Counsel and Product Counsel.

Latest Legal Counsel jobs in Australia

Legal Counsel jobs in Australia at a glance

Companies hiring
Axiom Talent Platform, Cochlear Limited (Australia), Sedgman, GHD, UMG Recordings and Mercy Aged and Community Care
Cities
SYDNEY, Melbourne, Brisbane, Richmond and North Sydney
Work setup
Hybrid and on-site
Levels
Entry level to senior
Job types
Full-time
Skills in demand
Stakeholder management, legal advice, intellectual property, Contract drafting, Contract negotiation, Dispute management, Compliance, Dispute resolution

Based on the newest listings. Not every posting states pay, level, or skills.

About Legal Counsel jobs

Legal counsel are in-house lawyers who advise their company on contracts, products, employment, privacy, and disputes.

Also posted as

  • Corporate Counsel
  • General Counsel
  • Commercial Counsel
  • Product Counsel
  • Senior Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel jobs in Australia: questions

Where can I find Legal Counsel jobs in Australia?

JobLookout collects Legal Counsel openings in Australia from company career pages and puts them in one list, including roles that never get posted on LinkedIn or Indeed. Open a role and apply on the company's career page.

Which companies have Legal Counsel jobs in Australia?

Recent listings include roles at Axiom Talent Platform, Cochlear Limited (Australia), Sedgman, GHD, UMG Recordings and Mercy Aged and Community Care. The company name is on every listing, so you always know who is hiring.

Where in Australia are Legal Counsel jobs?

Recent listings are in SYDNEY, Melbourne, Brisbane, Richmond and North Sydney.

Are there remote Legal Counsel jobs in Australia?

Most recent listings are hybrid and on-site. Remote roles appear when companies post them, and the work-mode filter narrows the list to remote only.

What skills do Legal Counsel jobs in Australia ask for?

Skills that come up most in recent listings: Stakeholder management, legal advice, intellectual property, Contract drafting, Contract negotiation, Dispute management, Compliance, Dispute resolution. Each posting lists its own requirements, so read the full description before you apply.

What job titles count as Legal Counsel?

This list groups related titles, including Corporate Counsel, General Counsel, Commercial Counsel, Product Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel, so you are not searching one keyword at a time.

Can I find entry-level or senior Legal Counsel jobs in Australia?

Recent listings range from entry level to senior. Experience level is a filter, from intern and new grad through entry, mid, senior, lead, and director, so you only see Legal Counsel roles at your level.

Are there part-time, contract, or internship Legal Counsel roles in Australia?

Employment type is its own filter: full-time, part-time, contract, and internship. Pick the one you want and the rest drop out of your list.

Are these only jobs in Australia?

Yes. This page is Legal Counsel openings located in Australia, including remote roles that still require Australia.

Can I see Legal Counsel jobs in other countries?

Yes. Legal Counsel jobs are also listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany and India. You can switch the country at any time.

What should I check in a Legal Counsel job posting?

Worth checking before you apply: practice area and the kind of matters in a normal month; bar or admission requirements; in-house counsel versus a firm-style seat inside a company.

How do I apply to Legal Counsel jobs in Australia?

Open a role from your list and follow its apply link to the company's career page. You complete the application there.

How often are Legal Counsel jobs in Australia updated?

This page refreshes every hour, and new openings are added as they appear on company career pages. Sort the full list by date to see the newest first.

Do I need an account to browse Legal Counsel jobs in Australia?

No. You can open the list, read a role, and apply on the company site without an account. An account is only used for saved jobs, Copilot, and the resume tools.

Can JobLookout help with my resume for Legal Counsel jobs?

Yes. Paid plans include resume tools, including tailoring your resume to a specific posting before you apply.

What roles are similar to Legal Counsel?

Similar roles include Attorney / Lawyer, Paralegal / Legal Assistant and Compliance Officer.