Legal Counsel

Job no: 524823
Work type: Salaried
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Human resources
To be based at our new head office in the Melbourne CBD, with flexible working arrangements, your role will primarily involve providing legal support and advice to our Business Development team in pursuing our pipeline of acquisition opportunities and greenfield project opportunities nationally, as well as working in a diverse range of other areas in supporting Australian Venue Co’s growth strategy. You will form part of a collaborative team that prides itself on providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice.

Your key responsibilities will include:

providing legal support on leasing transactions and acquisitions, working closely with our Business Development and Property teams
supporting our Procurement team as they continue to pursue strategic procurement opportunities by drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with suppliers
providing general legal advice in disputes, intellectual property and regulatory matters
The Legal team operates in a fast paced, agile environment, working closely with senior stakeholders in Australian Venue Co.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and wish to attract and retain exceptional people from diverse backgrounds.

About you

As an ideal candidate you will have:

At least 3+ years post-admission experience
Good understanding of commercial and contractual law and leasing matters
A current legal practising certificate in Victoria
Strong communication and negotiation skills
A collaborative approach with the capability to interact well with internal and external stakeholders
A commercial mindset with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
This will be an exciting time to join our company as we go through a period of rapid growth and expansion. You will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on people.

Australian Venue Co. is a world-class hospitality group that has grown rapidly to more than 200 pubs, bars and event venues. We are one of the fastest growing businesses in the hospitality industry and are behind some of the best known and best loved venues across Australia and New Zealand.

Our positive attitude and energy empower our team members to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities which lead to the best results for our customers. We employ more than 9,000 team members and help turn jobs into rewarding careers.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Advertised: 04 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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