Mark Lazarus

Director and Lawyer at Lazarus Legal

Mark Lazarus is a prominent legal professional based in Sydney, Australia, serving as the Director at Lazarus Legal, where he specializes as a Startup, Creatives & FMCG Lawyer as well as an IP and Commercial Lawyer. His legal practice focuses on providing tailored legal services to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and creatives in various industries, including sports, music, entertainment, retail, fashion, food, leisure, fitness, wellness, and technology.

Professional Background

Current Role: Mark has been the Director at Lazarus Legal since July 2017. He emphasizes a client-focused approach that avoids traditional legal jargon, aiming instead for simplicity and efficiency in legal matters. His firm promotes a unique service philosophy encapsulated by the acronym SEFO (Simplicity, Efficiency, Flexible Fees, Outcomes) to foster trust and effective relationships with clients.1 2
Previous Experience: Before founding Lazarus Legal, Mark served as the Legal Manager and Sole Legal Counsel for Monster Energy in London. His responsibilities included drafting sponsorship agreements and managing intellectual property issues across Europe.1 3
Additional Roles: He is also the Founder and Chief Legal Officer of Immerse Legal, an all-in-one legal platform for agencies and brands. Additionally, he holds advisory positions at Culture Shock Galleries and Superdrop.1

Vision and Motivation

Mark's ambition is to establish a globally recognized legal brand that becomes the go-to firm for startups and creatives in sectors such as health and wellness. He aims to differentiate his practice by offering accessible and straightforward legal guidance tailored to the needs of his clients.1 2

For more details about his professional journey and insights into his work, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username fmcglawyer.1

Experience

Director | Startup, Creatives & FMCG Lawyer | IP and Commercial Lawyer at Lazarus Legal (July 2017 - Present)

- Founder and Chief Legal Officer at Immerse Legal (April 2023 - Present) - Legal Counsel at Flagship (February 2022 - Present) - Board Advisor / Chief Legal Officer at Culture Shock Galleries (April 2021 - Present) - Board Advisor / Chief Legal Officer at Superdrop (June 2020 - Present) - Legal Director at Monster Energy (June 2016 - July 2017) - Legal Counsel, EMEA at Monster Energy (April 2013 - June 2016) - Barrister at Second Floor Selborne Chambers (June 2012 - January 2013) - Barrister at Edmund Barton Chambers (October 2010 - June 2012) - Legal Manager / Sole Legal Counsel at Monster Energy (March 2010 - August 2010) - Associate - Corporate/Commercial Department at Sheridans Solicitors (August 2008 - July 2009) - Senior Associate at Lazarus Legal Group (2004 - 2008) - Solicitor at Lazarus Legal Group (2001 - 2004)