Senior Legal Counsel - Brisbane
23 hours ago

Job description
We are seeking an experienced Senior counsel to join our venture building ecosystem in a part-time in-house capacity.
This role will support the legal structuring, commercial development, and governance of new ventures from inception through scaling and capital raising.
This is not a traditional in-house role — it is embedded within a venture creation and portfolio growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
Venture Structuring & Formation
Advise on entity structuring for new ventures (including subsidiaries, SPVs, and joint ventures)
Draft and review shareholder agreements, founders' agreements, and equity documentation
Support capital raising processes and investment documentation
Commercial & Growth Advisory
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements (services, partnerships, licensing, supply, IP)
Provide pragmatic legal guidance to founders during early-stage development
Support scaling initiatives and cross-border commercial arrangements
Governance & Portfolio Oversight
Advise on corporate governance across venture portfolio
Support board documentation and compliance frameworks
Assist in managing legal risk across multiple ventures
Risk & Regulatory Management
Identify and mitigate legal risk in early-stage and growth businesses
Advise on regulatory considerations relevant to new ventures
Coordinate external counsel when specialist advice is required
Ideal Candidate Profile
Admitted legal practitioner with current practising certificate
5+ years PQE (commercial, corporate, or venture-focused experience preferred)
Experience in startups, venture capital, private equity, or high-growth environments
Strong commercial drafting and structuring capability
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, entrepreneurial settings
Ability to work independently in a flexible part-time capacity
Key Competencies
Venture Structuring | Startup Law | Capital Raising | Shareholder Agreements | Commercial Contracts | Corporate Governance | Risk Management | Strategic Advisory | Portfolio Support
What We Offer
Flexible part-time arrangement
Exposure to venture creation and capital strategy
Direct collaboration with founders and executive leadership
Opportunity to shape and support high-growth businesses from inception
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