Legal Counsel

About the RoleWere seeking a Legal Counsel to join our close-knit collaborative Legal Team on a 7-month fixed-term maternity leave contract (until end December 2026). This is an excellent opportunity for a generalist lawyer looking to broaden their in-house experience while contributing to meaningful social impact to the Senior Legal Counsel youll provide pragmatic solution-focused legal advice across a wide range of matters with a strong emphasis on commercial contract drafting review and compliance. Youll partner closely with internal stakeholders to manage risk support compliant decision-making and help the organisation deliver services confidently and role is well suited to a lawyer who enjoys variety autonomy and working directly with the business in a true in-house advisory responsibilities include:Drafting reviewing and advising on a broad range of commercial and government-related contractsProviding generalist legal advice across areas such as contract law governance compliance privacy and riskSupporting contract compliance processes audits and due diligence activitiesReviewing and advising on policies and procedures to ensure legislative and contractual complianceContributing to legal training legal updates and practical guidance for non-legal stakeholdersWorking collaboratively with the Legal Team on projects and BAU mattersAbout YouYoure a commercially minded lawyer who can balance legal risk with business realities and communicate clearly with non-legal will bring:23 years post-qualification experience as a generalist lawyer (private practice or in-house)Law degree with a current unrestricted NSW practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain)Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and reviewAbility to manage your own matters with minimal supervisionExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a plain-English approachStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesA collaborative proactive mindset and genuine interest in working in a purpose-led organisationExperience working with government contracts public sector or regulated environments is desirable but not essentialIf youre a capable generalist lawyer seeking a fixed-term in-house opportunity with purpose wed love to hear from you!About UsSettlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society we support children young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment multicultural foster care creating community engagement advocacy and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and our BenefitsSalary packaging options to receive up to $15900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnightAccess to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and to our inhouse wellbeing programsWorking alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our our Recruitment ProcessAt SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of commitment to DiversitySSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTIQ community veterans refugees and people with ApplyIf excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the close 30th April 2026If you would like more information on the recruitment process please contact the talent acquisition team at recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the is a Disability Confident Recruiter and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.