General Counsel

Carsales

Melbourne, Australia
On-site
Asx-listed organisation experience
M&a and complex transactions
Global regulatory requirements
Act as principal legal adviser to the CEO and Global Leadership Team on all material matters, enabling business strategy through pragmatic, risk-aware legal advice

Job Summary

  • Act as principal legal adviser to the CEO and Global Leadership Team on all material matters, enabling business strategy through pragmatic, risk-aware legal advice.
  • Oversee Australian legal matters including corporate, commercial, competition, privacy, and disputes, with deep expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions.
  • Champion the use of AI, automation, and legal technology to increase speed and quality of legal advice and improve contract management, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.

Matching Summary

Act as principal legal adviser to the CEO and Global Leadership Team on all material matters, enabling business strategy through pragmatic, risk-aware legal advice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ASX-listed organisation experience
  • M&A and complex transactions
  • Global regulatory requirements
  • AI and legal technology utilization
  • Commercial and risk-aware advice

Nice-to-have

  • Technology-enabled business experience
  • Agile and collaborative environment

Key Requirements

  • Senior legal professional
  • Experience in large, complex, ASX-listed organisations
  • Proven ability to advise Boards and CEOs
  • Deep expertise in Australian law
  • Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience in technology-enabled, digital, or marketplace businesses
  • Exposure to international regulatory environments

Work Rights

Full-time Australian working rights

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