In House Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


City Of Yarra, Australia 7 Eleven Full time

You will be responsible for providing commercially balanced legal services and advice to the business with a particular focus on property.

This role will suit a lawyer with a strong property and commercial and retail leasing background.
This opportunity is available on either 3 or 4 days per week.
The In House Legal Counsel will work as part of a dynamic team of six in house lawyers.
The Legal team also advises on general commercial contracts, trade practices issues, franchising, privacy, intellectual property, technology and litigation.

The Legal team uses a business partnering approach to support the business to implement strategic and commercial initiatives whilst minimising legal risk.

We need you to Draft, review and negotiate AFLs, retail and commercial leases, licences and all related legal documents for our National lease portfolio.

Provide legal advice relating to property transactions and obligations under existing contracts to support 7-Eleven's strategy and business activities.
This advice should be commercially astute, practical and solutions focussed.
Provision of ad hoc advice on property, environmental, construction and asset management matters.
Provision of supplementary legal education to the business as a risk mitigation measure.
Meaningful contributor to improving the team's efficiency and effectiveness.

What's in your toolkit?Law degree is mandatory, with experience working in a private practice or in house environment, specialising in retail and commercial leasing (minimum 3 years PQE).

Experience in a retail property, franchising, construction and/or procurement would be advantageous but not essential.
Professionalism, high integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of discretion is essential.
Ability to effectively influence both internal and external stakeholders is mandatory.
Why 7-Eleven?We're an agile, human centred organisation and our people are at the core of everything we do.
This is a true place to learn and grow whilst developing your career.

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at 7-Eleven to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Open office layout (in a great location – Richmond) which promotes collaboration, conversation and teamwork to drive results A flexible, remote-friendly work environment where people can enjoy a mix of WFH and in-office collaborationone day paid volunteer leave per year Free 7 Eleven coffee and snacks in the office Social Committee club with regular events A strong focus on your development including unlimited access to Linkedin Learning7-Eleven Australiaislocally operated, with approximately 750 stores across Victoria, NSW, ACT, QLDand Western Australia.

There are more than 450 small family-owned businesses in the 7-Eleven franchise network.

Approximately9,000 Australians work under the 7-Eleven brand,employed directly by 7-Eleven or indirectly through franchised stores, andtheseteamsserve an average ofseven customers every second across Australia.

7-Eleven Australiaislocally operated, with approximately 750 stores across Victoria, NSW, ACT, QLDand Western Australia.There are more than 450 small family-owned businesses in the 7-Eleven franchise network.

Approximately9,000 Australians work under the 7-Eleven brand,employed directly by 7-Eleven or indirectly through franchised stores, andtheseteamsserve an average ofseven customers every second across Australia.

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