Senior Legal Counsel (Contract)
Posted on:
October 15, 2026
Job description
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Job requirements
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.
