In-house Counsel

Join Our In-House Legal Team – Drive Growth & Make a Meaningful Impact!

Salary: $74,605 – $184,761 plus 15.4% superannuation (depending on experience and role)

Location: Brisbane or Sydney

Are you a talented legal professional looking to work on high-impact legal matters that drive positive change and support Indigenous economic development? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that plays a critical role in developing and delivering finance solutions and investment initiatives to create meaningful economic opportunities for First Nations people? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is a leading finance provider for Indigenous Australians. We assist Indigenous Australians in owning their homes, growing their business, and partner and invest in their commercial ventures (including property, renewable energy and primary industries).

The Legal Services team is a multifaceted team that supports IBA in its vision for a nation where First Australians are economically independent and integral to the economy. We’re interested in hearing from a range of candidates from the Lawyer level through to the Special Counsel level who are keen to join us as our organisation continues to grow and expand.

Why Join Us?

• Varied Legal Work – Opportunity to work across a variety of legal areas including, finance, information technology, employment, property and leasing, contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and administrative law.
• Diverse & Complex Transactions – Advise on IBA’s investment portfolio, mergers and acquisitions, divestments, funds management and corporate structuring.
• Meaningful Impact – Work on projects that directly affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and contribute to Indigenous economic development in an ethical, environmentally and socially responsible way.
• Strategic Influence – Play a key legal role in shaping, innovating and expanding IBA’s offerings.
• Collaborative team culture – Work alongside a dynamic, innovative, and high-performing team in a supportive environment.

Your Role

Working in a fast-paced environment, with the support of IBA’s General Counsel and other lawyers, you will be trusted to provide internal stakeholders with practical legal advice and solutions to ensure compliance and manage legal risks.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking candidates at various levels of professional legal experience who will be a great fit for our amazing team culture and who are:

• Experienced in one or more of the following areas: financial services, property law, employment law, mergers & acquisitions, renewable energy, administrative law.
• Passionate about delivering high quality legal solutions that support First Nations communities and economic development.
• Strategic thinkers with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicators with attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Able to effectively work with internal clients and provide practical, commercial legal advice.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Able to work effectively in a high-volume environment and meet commercial deadlines.
• Understanding and appreciation of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with the ability to communicate sensitively.

What We Offer

• A values-based organisation driving financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• 15.4% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Not-for-profit status, with access to Salary Packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave, with half-pay annual leave and purchased leave available.
• Christmas close-down without leave deduction.
• Flexible working hours.
• 18 days personal/carers leave.
• Paid volunteer leave.

Qualifications & Experience

Tertiary qualification in law with at least three years’ post-admission experience. Prior corporate and commercial, transactional, financial services or government experience will be considered favorably.

How to Apply

For further information, and instructions on how to apply, visit the current vacancies link on the careers page at www.iba.gov.au/careers

If you have any questions after reading the job documentation, please contact: Nathan Yuen Nathan.yuen@iba.gov.au

Applications close: 2 June 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note:  Emailed applications will not be accepted.

If you have any issues in filling out the form below, please contact ibarecruitment@iba.gov.au