Legal Counsel

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

Legal Counsel# Careers at AVC## Legal CounselApply: Melbourne, Victoria: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 8, 2026 (26 days left to apply): JR103362We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team at Australian Venue Co., with a focus on acquisitions and leasing transactions.Based at our head office in Melbourne CBD, you will provide legal support and advice to our Business Development team as it pursues acquisition and greenfield project opportunities nationally. You will also support a range of other matters that contribute to Australian Venue Co.’s growth strategy.You’ll be part of a collaborative team that provides pragmatic, commercially focused advice. The Legal team operates in a fast-paced, agile environment and works closely with senior stakeholders across the business. ### Key responsibilities* Provide legal support for acquisitions and leasing transactions, working closely with our Business Development and Property teams.* Support our Procurement team by drafting, reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts.* Provide general legal advice on consumer law, intellectual property and regulatory matters. ### About youYou will ideally have:* At least three years’ post-admission experience.* A good understanding of commercial and contract law, and leasing matters.* A current Victorian practising certificate.* Strong communication and negotiation skills.* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.* A commercial mindset and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is an exciting time to join Australian Venue Co. as we continue to grow and expand. You’ll work in a friendly, high-performance culture that puts people first.Australian Venue Co. is a world-class hospitality group with more than 250 pubs, bars and event venues across Australia and New Zealand. We’re one of the fastest-growing businesses in the hospitality industry and are behind some of the best-known and best-loved venues in the region.Our positive attitude and energy empower our team members to take ownership of their roles and deliver great 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.