Special Counsel

G8 Education Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary package

Brisbane CBD office

Job summary

G8 Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer for a 6-month contract with potential extension. You will partner with the Chief Legal & Risk Officer to provide strategic legal advice across commercial, privacy and regulatory matters while strengthening the organisation’s legal function.

You will advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and risk management, supporting major commercial initiatives and disputes with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law environments.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Experience with regulatory, privacy and data protection matters.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience across both top-tier private practice and in-house environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial contracting and negotiations.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory, compliance, privacy and property matters.
• Support management of disputes, litigation and employment-related matters.
• Identify and mitigate legal and organisational risks.
• Contribute to the evolution of the legal function and strategic direction.
• Engage with regulators, external counsel and key stakeholders at a senior level.

Skills

Corporate & commercial law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Privacy & data protection

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiations

Job description

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 350 early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 7,000+ dedicated team members nurture thousands of children every day. As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our team on a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. Working closely with the Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Deputy General Counsel, you will provide legal advice and support on key commercial, privacy and regulatory matters while helping strengthen our legal function across the organisation.

The role will act as a trusted adviser across the business, partnering with senior leaders to provide strategic legal guidance, manage risk and support key commercial and corporate initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial contracting and negotiations.
• Providing expert guidance on regulatory, compliance and privacy and property matters.
• Support the management of disputes, litigation and employment-related matters.
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal and organisational risks.
• Contribute to the evolution of the legal function, including process optimisation and strategic direction.
• Engage at a senior level with regulators, external counsel and key stakeholders.

About You

You are a generalist Senior Lawyer who combines strong technical capability with commercial pragmatism and the ability to influence at senior leadership and executive level.

You will bring:

• 10+ years’ post qualification experience, ideally across both top-tier private practice and in-house environments.
• Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law, contract drafting, privacy and regulatory matters.
• Experience operating within complex regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at a senior leadership and executive level, and deliver commercially pragmatic advice and outcomes at pace.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to adapt communication style across a broad range of audience.
• Highly developed judgment, resilience, initiative and commercial acumen.
• A collaborative approach and passion for enabling business outcomes while managing risk.

Benefits at G8

• Broad, complex work across corporate, regulatory and commercial law.
• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Work at our state-of-the-art support office located in Brisbane CBD.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company.
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values:

Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.