Yule Guttenbeil is a Principal renowned for his extensive expertise in corporate law. With a career spanning over a decade, Yule has adeptly navigated complex legal landscapes across various industries, offering profound insights into mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance matters. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he has earned recognition as a leading attorney in his field, bringing a wealth of knowledge and strategic acumen to each client engagement. Currently, Yule serves as Principal of Attune Legal, where he has been influential in shaping legal strategies since January 2021. Additionally, as the owner of mode.law, he has pioneered an innovative online legal platform that caters specifically to businesses, enhancing their access to streamlined legal services. He holds directorial positions with Good Axe and Libris, where his leadership is instrumental in helping legal practices in Australia and New Zealand modernise their service delivery. His role as Group General Counsel at 8Squad and formerly at Blue NRG underscores his capacity to handle high-stakes contract scenarios with precision. Yule's previous experience as General Counsel at Clearpoint Counsel and consultant roles at General Standards involved managing legal requirements for startups and technology enterprises, focusing on optimal corporate structuring and strategic investment readiness. His early career included roles such as Solicitor at Pearce Webster Dugdales and Brookfields Lawyers, and Legal Counsel at RMIT University, where he specialised in areas like commercial law, intellectual property, and IT law. Yule's diverse background also extends to business consulting, where he provided guidance on business structuring, IP rights management, and risk management. As Operations Manager at Birdwood Trust, he excelled in operational and project management, contract negotiations, and strategic planning. Educated at the University of Otago with a combined LLB and BCom in Law and Management, Yule demonstrated leadership and creative endeavour early on, reflected in his involvement in student societies and publications. His multifaceted experience and robust educational background ensure he offers clients the highest calibre of legal insight and service.
Director
Good Axe
Dec 2022 - Present • 3 years 11 months
Group General Counsel
8Squad
May 2021 - Present • 5 years 6 months
Group General Counsel
Blue NRG
May 2021 - Nov 2024 • 3 years 6 months
Principal
Attune Legal
Jan 2021 - Present • 5 years 10 months
Director
Libris
Aug 2020 - Present • 6 years 3 months
General Counsel
Clearpoint Counsel
Sep 2017 - Oct 2020 • 3 years 1 month
Consultant
General Standards
Dec 2014 - May 2018 • 3 years 5 months
Owner
mode.law
Nov 2014 - Present • 12 years
Solicitor
Pearce Webster Dugdales
Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 • 2 months
Legal Counsel
RMIT University
Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 • 3 months
Business Consultant
Self Employed
Feb 2012 - Apr 2014 • 2 years 2 months
Barrister
Dan Gardiner Law
Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 • 5 months
Operations Manager / In-House Legal
Birdwood Trust
Feb 2010 - Sep 2013 • 3 years 7 months
Owner/Operator
Scandal Street Records
Jul 2007 - Feb 2012 • 4 years 7 months
Solicitor
Brookfields Lawyers
May 2007 - Feb 2010 • 2 years 9 months
LLB BCom
University of Otago
2001 - 2006
Last checked: 8 Sept 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
