Commercial Legal Counsel - Acquisitions & Leasing

New Zealand Venue Co.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Melbourne CBD. The role focuses on acquisitions and leasing transactions, providing pragmatic, commercially minded legal advice to support growth across Australia and New Zealand.

You will work closely with the Business Development and Property teams, draft and negotiate contracts, and handle consumer law, IP and regulatory matters in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ post-admission experience.
• Solid understanding of commercial and contract law and leasing matters.
• Victorian practising certificate required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative approach and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for acquisitions and leasing transactions, working closely with our Business Development and Property teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate supplier contracts with Procurement.
• Provide general legal advice on consumer law, intellectual property and regulatory matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Commercial awareness

Education

Victoria practising certificate

Job description

Australian Venue Co. is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Melbourne CBD. The role focuses on acquisitions and leasing transactions, providing pragmatic, commercially minded legal advice to support growth across Australia and New Zealand.

You will work closely with the Business Development and Property teams, draft and negotiate contracts, and handle consumer law, IP and regulatory matters in a fast-paced hospitality environment.