Legal Counsel

Kilcoy Pastoral Co Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No billable hours

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods, a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business renowned for quality and innovation, is seeking an in-house lawyer to own contracts end-to-end. You will draft, negotiate and finalise a range of large agreements across procurement, sales, finance and IT, acting as the first port of call for contract matters.

Reporting to the Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs, you will provide commercially relevant legal advice, partner with internal stakeholders, and help safeguard

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (essential), or dual degree in Law and a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years’ post-admission experience in reputable commercial firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, execution, and legal advisory.
• Demonstrated project, matter, and contract management capability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Results orientation and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in-house or in Agriculture or FMCG is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and finalise a range of large contracts (procurement, sales, finance, IT).
• Be the business’s first port of call for all contracts and legal matters.
• Provide commercially relevant legal advice on a broad range of business issues.
• Collaborate with Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs and other Legal Counsel, building trusted relationships across departments.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Legal advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Dual degree in Law

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

We’re growing fast and our in-house legal team is growing with us.

This is a broad, hands-on, in-house role with contracts at its core. You will be the business’s first port of call for all contracts – drafting, negotiating and finalising a range of large contracts (from procurement and sales through to finance and IT). You will act as a genuine partner across the company and build trusted relationships with key internal stakeholders and departments.

Our Legal Team is committed to delivering high-quality legal and governance solutions that the business values and relies upon. We do this by providing timely, strategic, and practical support across all areas of the business.

In this role you will report to, and work closely with, the Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs, alongside our other Legal Counsel. You will provide commercially relevant legal advice on a broad range of business issues, with a strong focus on contracts and disputes.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys getting deals done, not just spotting risk. You communicate clearly, build trust quickly, and are comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment while backed by a leader experienced in the business.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Laws (essential), or a dual degree in Law and a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years’ post-admission experience, gained within a reputable commercial firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, execution, and legal advisory.
• Demonstrated project, matter, and contract management capability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to influence and build relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Results orientation and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in-house or in Agriculture or FMCG is desirable, but not essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining Kilcoy Global Foods means becoming part of a fast-growing, global organisation with a supportive and dynamic culture. Unlike private practice, there are no billable hours—you will focus on meaningful, business-impacting work.

You will also benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A business that values your expertise and contributions.
• The stability of a growing company with consistent year-on-year growth of 20% and sales exceeding $3 billion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.

About Kilcoy Global Foods

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global food solutions provider, renowned for exceptional quality, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability practices. We are passionate about creating fresh, natural, healthy, and convenient solutions. Our premium beef, lamb, and high-quality protein brands are produced at our state-of-the-art Australian facilities and enjoyed by customers across the globe. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation too, we’d love to meet you. We’ll work well together.