Shelley is the driving force and visionary behind Clearly Legal, offering an impressive array of experience combined with a practical approach to legal services. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in commercial, corporate, and technology law, her expertise is sought after both in Australia and the United Kingdom. Prior to establishing Clearly Legal in 2018, Shelley honed her legal acumen as a senior lawyer with a global cybersecurity leader and one of the world's foremost IT corporations. During her tenure, she adeptly managed intricate deals and spearheaded legal operations across Australia and New Zealand, reflecting her profound understanding of the legal landscape. Shelley's objective at Clearly Legal is to deliver bespoke legal support to startups and SMEs. Renowned for her astute business insight and innovative problem-solving capabilities, she is dedicated to achieving practical outcomes that resonate well with her clients. Her distinctive ability to think outside the box is what sets her apart in the legal field. Outside the complexities of legal challenges, Shelley cherishes quality family time, adventures to new destinations, diving into engrossing reads, experimenting with culinary creations, and maintaining her fitness through long-distance running.
Consultant General Counsel
Saturn Investments
Apr 2024 - Present • 2 years 7 months
Director & Principal Lawyer
Clearly Legal
Jun 2018 - Present • 8 years 5 months
Legal Counsel
Intel Corporation
Mar 2016 - Feb 2017 • 11 months
Senior Legal Counsel - Australia & New Zealand
McAfee
Dec 2013 - May 2018 • 4 years 5 months
Legal Counsel
Broadcast ONE Pty Ltd
Dec 2012 - Nov 2013 • 11 months
Corporate Attorney
McAfee
Mar 2009 - Dec 2010 • 1 year 9 months
Solicitor
Beilby Poulden Costello Lawyers
Sep 2004 - Aug 2008 • 3 years 11 months
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
