Legal Counsel

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Agricultural Company Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Posted: 17/11/2025

Closing Date: 17/12/2025

Job Type: Contract

Location: Brisbane

Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal

Who we are:

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia's largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we've been doing this a while – in fact, we're Australia's oldest continuously operating company. We've had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We're dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we'd love you to join us.

Job Description

About the Opportunity:

We're actively seeking a Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team on a 12-month parental leave contract, commencing in early 2026.

In this role, you'll report to the General Counsel & Company Secretary and play a key part in partnering with the business to provide practical, strategic legal advice. It's a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, commercially minded, and collaborative legal team that values professionalism, curiosity, and teamwork.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, marketing, sales and distribution, intellectual property, research and innovation ventures, sustainability, property law, employment law, and risk management.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements across all parts of the business.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures as required.
  • Supporting the company secretariat function, including the implementation and continual improvement of corporate governance policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective governance and ASX Listing Rules compliance.
  • Working with the General Counsel and Company Secretary, Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel to oversee external legal counsel as required.
Desired Skills and Experience

What you will bring to this role:

  • 4 + years of post-qualification experience.
  • Bachelor of Laws and admission to practice in an Australian State or Territory.
  • Previous experience working in an ASX-listed environment (desirable).
  • Ability to work with and influence senior management stakeholders.
  • An innovative mindset, capable of problem-solving and idea development.
  • Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills.
  • An adaptable and agile mindset with the ability to manage legal matters of all sizes and levels of complexity.

Benefits:

  • Gain experience in an ASX-listed company.
  • Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities
  • Exposure to interesting and varied work
  • Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
  • Enjoy regular employee events.
  • Access to heavily discounted meat- you won't be disappointed

Apply Now to join the AACo Team

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