Senior Property and Commercial Lawyer

3 weeks ago


North Sydney Council, Australia EssilorLuxottica Full time

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Our company brings together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world's evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa, and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL, whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban, and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica's 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

The Senior Property and Commercial Lawyer will be tasked with overseeing legal operational matters and risks within EssilorLuxottica's retail and professional solutions operations in Australia and New Zealand. They will handle a wide range of work including property, franchising and general commercial law matters and will work closely with senior management as well as other internal and external stakeholders. Whilst the emphasis of this role is on Property and Leasing, namely handling legal enquiries, reviews and issues related to commercial, retail, and residential properties, the role will also support the general commercial operations of the ANZ business and our franchising network.

We're looking for an experienced property and general commercial lawyer with a business partner mindset, adept at balancing risk with pragmatism. They apply a commercial perspective to their role, adopt a solution-focussed mindset and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the negotiation and preparation of commercial, retail and residential lease documents on a portfolio of 700+ sites across Australia and New Zealand
  • Advise on a broad range of general commercial legal matters, including the review of marketing materials and advertising campaigns
  • Review and draft a broad range of commercial agreements, including for the procurement of goods and services, and the wholesale supply of goods to customers
  • Advise on disputes and complaints, including customer issues
  • Foster strong collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement within the legal team and wider business
  • Work with the global legal team on a range of legal issues and global projects
  • Manage external legal advisers whilst controlling spend
  • Supporting our internal franchise network

Requirements for Success

  • Must possess a Law Degree, minimum Bachelor's level
  • Must hold an unrestricted Australian Practising Certificate
  • Minimum of 5 years experience within a reputable Australian firm or relevant in-house experience
  • Leasing and property experience is critical. Retail leasing experience will be an advantage
  • In-depth understanding of the Australian retail leasing legislation
  • Understanding of the Franchise Code of Conduct
  • Broad commercial and consumer law experience including ACL
  • Able to work on a large range of complex matters and prioritise accordingly

What We Offer

  • A generous yearly product allowance for you to spend across our portfolio of brands
  • Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage
  • Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities
  • Global volunteering opportunities through our OneSight Foundation
  • Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
  • Complimentary full-time concierge services offering an exclusive hotel-style experience
  • Options for a hybrid working environment


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