Legal Counsel

ABOUT US

Mounties Group is Australia's largest registered club with over 250,000 members that use its services across a broad range of industry sectors including Health & Fitness, Retail, Medical, Gaming, Hospitality, Homecare and Allied Health.

We employ over 1,000 people and are rapidly growing, particularly in the Health and Wellbeing segment of our business. Our head office is located in Mount Pritchard and supports businesses across NSW, QLD, VIC and the ACT.

Mounties Group is a community club and our values are Family, Honesty, Care, Innovation, Fun and Loyalty. We are an organisation that is owned by its members and we exist to improve the lives of our members.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a talented and strategic Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (commensurate with experience) on a full-time basis to join our recently established Legal and Risk team at Mounties, located in Mount Pritchard.

Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, this role will provide essential support to the organisation's legal framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong background in general commercial and contracts law to broaden their experience, drive their in-house career and contribute to a growing and diverse organisation. This role requires two days per week onsite attendance at our offices at Mount Pritchard, with remote work on remaining days.

More specifically, key duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assist in providing strategic legal advice on commercial contracts and projects.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements.
• Organisational policy review and development.
• Assist in investigations and disputes handling, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with key business teams on legal matters.
• Proactively identify and analyse legal trends, risks, and opportunities to improve risk management and internal governance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient legal processes and systems.
• Support the legal team in staying updated with changes in laws and regulatory landscapes.
• Manage and upkeep legal correspondence, documents, record-keeping and registrations in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and compile reports to support organisation needs.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to internal teams.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills with experience ideally in a regulated environment. You will be a highly motivated and proactive professional who enjoys having a hands-on approach to matters in dynamic settings and is adept at managing multiple priorities. You relish the opportunity to contribute to the establishment and development of a new legal function. You possess a natural curiosity and drive to solve problems collaboratively with stakeholders. You are comfortable learning about and engaging with a diverse range of practice areas, expanding your expertise and contributing to the organisation's success.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Strong background in general commercial and contracts law.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and interpretation skills.
• Solid understanding of commercial law principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office per week at Mount Pritchard)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Parking onsite
• Discounted fitness membership with access to fully equipped gym and pool
• Discounted swimming lessons for children of Mounties employees
• Training and development opportunities
• Meal Card and discounted meal benefits
• Corporate discount for private health cover
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts at Mounties Resorts, beauty salons, allied healthcare services, mobility and independent living aids
• Reward and Recognition and much more

If this role sounds like you, apply today and don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.