Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel - Pacific | LexisNexis Join us as a Legal Counsel supporting our Pacific business – providing high quality, practical legal advice that protects our business and enables commercial growth. About the Role Are you an experienced commercial lawyer looking to step into a role where your legal expertise drives real business impact across the Pacific region? At LexisNexis (RELX Group) we offer an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel who is passionate about the future of technology in law—particularly AI. You will be at the forefront of legal innovation, with a curiosity, exposure, or strong interest in generative AI and legal tech. You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across the business to advise on day‑to‑day legal matters, strengthen compliance, support risk management, and contribute to strategic legal activities across Australia and New Zealand. You will collaborate with legal teams in APAC, US and Europe and gain unmatched exposure working within a global organization known for innovation, trusted legal solutions, and a values‑led culture. This is a permanent full‑time role to be based in either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Wellington or Auckland, with the option of combined home/office‑based arrangements for a flexible work‑life balance. Responsibilities Provide timely, accurate and commercially focused legal advice across the Pacific business Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and documents Advise on regulatory impacts including data, privacy, tech and AI considerations Monitor changes in law, policy and regulation and advise on implications for the business Support stakeholder training and day‑to‑day legal clinics Collaborate closely with Senior Legal Counsel, Head of Legal and global colleagues Requirements Australian or NZ practising certificate 6+ years PQE (law firm or in‑house legal) Experience in commercial / corporate / litigation / IT / IP law Passion / interest in AI, legal technology or exposure working with AI tools/projects highly regarded Strong drafting, negotiating and commercial judgement Collaborative mindset, strong communication, high integrity Benefits Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we – you’ll be a part of a diverse, supportive team in an organization that invests in its people and its culture. Discounted health plan rate and optical assistance Life assurance and income protection Option to buy additional annual leave days Employee assistance program Flexible working arrangements Benefits for you and your family Access to learning and development resources Retail discounts and cashback offers Global discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes Electric vehicle novated leasing Thank you for your interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr