Chelsea McDonald

Chelsea McDonald is the General Counsel at AUCyber.

As General Counsel, Chelsea leads the organisation’s legal, regulatory, and governance functions, providing strategic advice that underpins AUCyber’s commercial objectives and risk management framework. She plays a key role in aligning legal strategy with operational priorities across the business, supporting both internal teams and clients in navigating complex regulatory environments.

Chelsea brings expertise across commercial contracting, privacy and data governance, cybersecurity compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Her career has spanned high‑growth technology and telecommunications environments, where she has supported organisations through significant commercial transformation, operational scaling, and evolving cyber and data obligations.

Chelsea is known for her pragmatic approach, translating intricate legal issues into clear, commercially grounded guidance. Her ability to balance legal requirements with practical business outcomes makes her a trusted advisor to executives, stakeholders, and clients alike. She is passionate about enabling secure, compliant, and sustainable growth while strengthening organisational resilience across the cyber landscape.