[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Who Gives A Crap logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/389bf597-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/who-gives-a-crap.md)[Who Gives A Crap](https://jobicy.com/company/who-gives-a-crap.md) # Senior Legal Counsel (Contract) Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/who-gives-a-crap.md)ShareRemote from[Australia](https://jobicy.com/job-region/australia.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Legal & Compliance](https://jobicy.com/categories/legal.md)EmploymentContractExperienceSeniorPublished14 Oct 2026Apply before13 Nov 2026Listing views42Application actions3Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. Who Gives A Crap is seeking a senior in-house legal professional to support commercial growth, global compliance, intellectual property, governance, and complex negotiations. The role partners closely with the Head of Legal and provides practical, accessible advice to non-legal teams across the business. It also includes legal operations improvement, stakeholder education, and mentoring a junior lawyer. This is a remote contract position located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, requiring at least five years of post-admission experience; ten or more years and prior in-house experience are preferred. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior, broad-scope in-house counsel role involving high-stakes commercial matters across multiple global legal domains. Success requires independent judgment, strong negotiation capability, and the ability to translate complex risks into commercially useful guidance. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$175,000US market range (per year)$145k–$210k0$231.00k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary was disclosed. The annual figures are AI-estimated USD market guidance for a senior commercial in-house legal counsel contract role; the yearly cadence is inferred from the seniority and professional role conventions. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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I then explain the practical impact and present options with clear trade-offs, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions while preserving appropriate protections. Describe how you would make complex legal advice useful to a non-legal team launching a product. I would provide concise, plain-language advice focused on the decisions and actions the team needs to take. I would use a risk-based checklist, explain the rationale only where needed, and stay engaged through launch so that issues are resolved early rather than becoming last-minute blockers. What is your approach to improving legal team processes and legal-service delivery? I begin by mapping recurring requests, bottlenecks, and the level of risk involved. From there, I prioritize scalable solutions such as playbooks, contract templates, intake workflows, approval matrices, and targeted legal-tech tools, measuring whether they reduce turnaround time without weakening controls. Tell us about your approach to mentoring a junior lawyer on a complex matter. I would set clear ownership boundaries while making myself available for structured guidance and review. I focus on teaching the reasoning behind issue spotting, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication so the lawyer gains confidence and can independently handle similar matters in the future. How would you stay current on legal developments affecting a global consumer-products business? I would maintain a focused monitoring system covering the jurisdictions and topics most relevant to the business, including consumer law, product regulation, privacy, advertising, and IP. I would translate significant changes into practical updates, ownership assignments, and implementation plans for the relevant teams. Opportunity details ## About this role. ### Not all heroes wear capes — but plenty of them use toilet paper Want to challenge yourself at a purpose-led scale up AND make a difference in the world? Come join the revolootion! ### Funny name, serious business We make eco-friendly products and donate 50% of our profits to provide clean water and help build toilets for the billions of people who lack proper access. So far, we’ve contributed over $18 million AUD (roughly $12.5 million USD) to fund sanitation projects around the globe. Basically, we’re really good at doing good. With hubs in Australia, the Philippines, China, the US, UK and Europe, our amazing team of 200+ work to make the biggest possible impact for people and the planet. Over the next couple of years, we’re hoping to increase our annual donation tenfold to get us closer to our dream of everyone in the world having access to clean water and sanitation services. ### A bit about the role As our Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll be instrumental in supporting Who Gives A Crap’s growth and impact. You’ll take the lead on complex commercial matters, including significant contracts and high-stakes negotiations. Beyond that, you’ll provide expert guidance across global legal areas like intellectual property, regulatory compliance (in close collaboration with our Privacy & Compliance Specialist), and corporate governance. You’ll also serve as a crucial point of contact for day to day legal inquiries and play a key role in educating the business on legal best practices. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you’ll be the linchpin that helps us scale and thrive responsibly, all while making a lasting positive impact. If you worked here this past month here are some things you might have been involved in * Shaping our legal team’s direction: You would have collaborated with our Head of Legal to define goals and priorities, ensuring our legal strategy aligns with the company’s bigger picture. * Navigating new product launches: You might have been reviewing contracts and advising on compliance for exciting new product lines as we expand our reach. * Mentoring future legal stars: You could have been sharing your knowledge with a junior lawyer on secondment, helping them tackle a complex issue or providing guidance that supports their professional growth. * Making legal easy to understand: You’d have been translating complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice for our marketing or operations teams, making sure everyone’s on the same page. * Championing smarter ways of working: You might have been exploring and implementing new legal tech or processes to boost efficiency and make legal support even more accessible. * Skilful negotiations: You could have been in the thick of negotiations for a key partnership, securing outcomes that are beneficial for our mission and our business. * Staying ahead of the curve: You’d have been keeping a close eye on global legal changes, ensuring our advice is always accurate and we’re prepared for what’s next. ### Let’s talk about you You’re more than just legally brilliant; you’re a proactive leader with a knack for getting things done. You’re someone who: * Minimum 5 years+ PAE: 10years+ PAE & in-house experience desirable * Thrives on strategy: You enjoy collaborating to set clear goals and work with the Head of Legal to develop effective plans for the team. * Influence: You understand the benefits of finding win win solutions, you develop strong relationships, and pro-actively engage with stakeholders to influence risk maturityIs a project management whiz: You can skillfully manage multiple legal projects, keeping stakeholders aligned and initiatives on track. * Leads with both directness and empathy: You’re great at fostering collaboration, providing constructive feedback, and navigating challenging conversations respectfully. * Drives tangible results: You’re focused on achieving measurable outcomes, always looking for ways to improve processes and deliver real value. * Communicates clearly and simply: You can break down complex legal information for non-legal audiences and champion user-friendly legal solutions. * Possesses strong negotiation skills: You have excellent technical legal skills and can confidently handle complex matters, achieving favourable outcomes while maintaining positive relationships. * Provides savvy commercial advice: You offer clear, pre-emptive legal advice that balances risk and commercial success, identifying both risks and opportunities for the business. * Is committed to continuous growth: You’re always seeking ways to improve processes, stay updated on legal developments, and contribute to a culture of ongoing learning. * Enjoys mentoring others: You genuinely like guiding and supporting junior team members, and educating the broader business on all things legal. You give a crap Do you want your work to make the world a better place? Do you want to work with other people who feel the same way? What a coincidence — us too! ### Why should you work with us? First off,[as a certified B Corp™](https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/who-gives-a-crap), we work to make a difference every day while maintaining the highest standards of social and environmental impact. With our most recent score of 125.5 we’re in very good company with other exceptional B Corps around the world. We also believe that helping to make the world a better place should be rewarded accordingly – that’s why we offer competitive, market informed salaries, meaningful support towards healthcare for our team around the world, generous paid leave, tailored learning and development opportunities, and free toilet paper (yes, you read that right). Our engagement surveys (thanks Culture Amp!) tell us that our team is really proud (95%) to work for Who Gives A Crap and, well, we couldn’t be more proud of that. ### Have you made it this far? If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Here’s the thing, though — research suggests that 60% of women and underrepresented folks might have already talked themselves out of applying. Even if you don’t check every box above, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes a team stronger — and the stronger our team, the closer we are to delivering toilets and clean water for all. Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/155299-senior-legal-counsel-contract.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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