Legal Counsel

G'day Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Employee assistance program

Discounted private health cover

BeWell training program

Weekly yoga & walking group

Paid flu vaccinations

Job summary

The G’day Group is seeking an experienced in-house Legal Counsel to provide practical, commercially focused advice across a diverse range of matters. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and support risk management, compliance and disputes.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, translate complex legal concepts, and contribute to templates and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification and a current Australian practising certificate.
• 3–5 years’ post-admission experience, inhouse or professional practice.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong commercial judgement balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; able to explain complex legal matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to managers, operational teams and internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, agreements and legal documents.
• Support commercial negotiations and help the business understand key obligations, risks and opportunities.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks, recommending practical solutions that support business outcomes.
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, straightforward advice that stakeholders can easily understand and act on.
• Support compliance, dispute resolution, litigation and cross-business projects as required.
• Work closely with the Head of Legal, internal stakeholders and external legal providers on a range of matters.
• Contribute to the development of legal templates, guidance materials, training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor of Laws

Australian practising certificate

In-house experience

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder partnering

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

About Us

The G’day Group brings together some of Australia’s leading tourism brands – Discovery Parks, G’day Parks, Wiki Camps and Bookeasy. Employing more than 2700 people Australia-wide, we have a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including up to 100 fully owned and operated Parks and Resorts, including El Questro, Rottnest Island and Byron Bay. Together, we bring Australia closer to experience all our country has to offer.

There has never been a better time to join G’day Group. We are executing an ambitious five-year growth strategy that will significantly expand our portfolio, strengthen our position as a market leader, and create exciting career opportunities across the business. Backed by continued investment in our people, technology and operations, we're building for long-term success and the future of Australian tourism.

We are custodians of some of Australia’s most treasured places and are committed to growing with care. That means supporting our people, giving back to the community that welcome us, and protecting the natural environment that makes each holiday memorable.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, this is a hands-on, in-house role where you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across a diverse range of matters.

You’ll have the opportunity to get close to the business, understand how we operate and help our people make confident, commercially sound decisions. From negotiating contracts and identifying legal risks through to supporting projects, compliance and disputes, no two days will be the same.

What you’ll do

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to managers, operational teams and internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, agreements and legal documents.
• Support commercial negotiations and help the business understand key obligations, risks and opportunities.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks, recommending practical solutions that support business outcomes.
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, straightforward advice that stakeholders can easily understand and act on.
• Support compliance, dispute resolution, litigation and cross-business projects as required.
• Work closely with the Head of Legal, internal stakeholders and external legal providers on a range of matters.
• Contribute to the development of legal templates, guidance materials, training and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

We’re looking for a capable and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys partnering with the business and finding practical solutions.

You’ll ideally have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification and a current Australian practising certificate.
• 3–5 years’ post-admission experience, inhouse or professional practice.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in plain English.
• A collaborative, personable and service-focused approach to business partnering.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting property, leases, acquisitions or construction matters will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations
• Paid Leave Benefits – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave
• Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships
• Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our values guide everything we do

We “Rise and Shine” by supporting one another, “Have a Crack” by embracing new ideas and opportunities, and “Choose Good Things” by acting with integrity and delivering exceptional experiences. Backed by our commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. If you're looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that's growing and investing in its people we would love to hear from you.

We are managing this recruitment process directly and kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for respecting our recruitment process.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. A Driver's License is essential