Legal Counsel - South Bank, QLD

About the role

Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel in South Bank, Queensland. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will protect and support the business by giving timely, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters, working with operational leaders, senior stakeholders, board members and external partners. This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with possible extension or permanent position depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Give reliable, accurate and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of matters
• Draft, negotiate, review and manage cross-board commercial agreements from inception through to execution and ongoing administration
• Support corporate actions, including board and shareholder resolutions and restructuring
• Provide legal support on mergers and acquisitions
• Advise on procurement, IT vendor, consulting services and commercial contracting arrangements
• Identify and manage contractual, legal and regulatory risks, and advise on Competition and Consumer Law matters, including marketing and promotional content
• Liaise with and manage external law firms, regulatory bodies and suppliers
• Contribute to legal process improvements and risk management initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• 5 to 7 years of post-admission experience
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contracting, in a law firm, in-house team or through secondment
• Experience advising on commercial agreements, procurement arrangements and corporate matters
• Applications are only considered for candidates based in Australia with unrestricted right to work

Required skills

• Commercially savvy approach, with strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What we offer

• Competitive market salary
• Individualised learning and development, including LinkedIn Learning
• Staff discounts, travel discounts and career opportunities with a global network of brands
• Health and mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Social events, CSR programs and paid parental and volunteer leave