About Repurpose It
Repurpose It is a recognised leader in the circular economy, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste. We recover resources from construction and demolition, excavation, infrastructure projects, and local council organics, transforming them into valuable products
that support sustainable growth.
By investing in advanced technology, we partner with both public and private sectors to reduce greenhouse gases, protect the environment, and create a more sustainable future.
Our values Integrity, Future Focused, Sustainability, and Care & Protect, guide everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll join a workplace that is passionate about innovation, the environment, an supporting its people.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join Repurpose It, reporting to the General Counsel & EGM Corporate Affairs. This is a newly created role where the person will play a key role in supporting the business across legal, compliance, governance and commercial matters within a highly regulated environment.
This is a hands-on role partnering with leaders across operations, commercial, finance, technology and corporate functions to provide pragmatic, transparent, commercially focused legal advice that enables business growth while managing risk effectively.
You will work across a broad range of legal and compliance matters including commercial contracts, environmental regulation, governance, risk, sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance.
This is a 5-day onsite role based in our corporate office in Essendon Fields.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide timely, commercially focused legal advice across the business
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements
- Support operational and executive teams with risk-based decision making
- Lead and manage legal matters with external counsel
- Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, policies and training programs
- Support compliance with environmental, corporate and commercial legislation
- Assist with sustainability and climate-related disclosure obligations
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business
- Build strong relationships and engage with key stakeholders across multiple business functions and sites
About You:
- Bachelor of Laws and current Victorian Practising Certificate
- 5+ years PQE with commercial law experience, obtained either in-house or private practice
- Strong commercial drafting and negotiation experience
- Ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment
- Experience across compliance, governance and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
What’s on Offer
- Broad and varied in-house legal role with real business impact
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
- Collaborative and values-driven culture
- Growing business within a dynamic and evolving industry
- Competitive salary package and career development opportunities
How to Apply:
Please include an up-to-date resume as part of your application.
Your details will be stored in our candidate management system, and we may keep your details on file for other roles and opportunities in the future
Repurpose It is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and welcomes all individuals from different backgrounds, gender and ethnicity to apply.
