Corporate Lawyer

About AV:

Australian Vintage (AV) is an ASX-listed company and the proud owner of the multi-award-winning McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe, and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands. Leveraging our world-class assets and innovative expertise, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

As a certified B Corporation, Australian Vintage is committed to making a positive impact on both people and the planet through continuous improvement and by using business as a force for good. We have set an ambitious Net Zero 2040 emissions target, are powered by renewable energy, and ensure all our owned and operated vineyards and wineries are certified under Sustainable Wine guidelines.

We support our people to make an impact where they live through paid volunteer days and are proud to be recognised as an accredited Mental Health First Aid workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia as of January 2023.

About the role:

We are looking for a Corporate Lawyer who wants variety, responsibility, and the chance to influence how we do business. This role combines corporate governance, compliance, and commercial contracting, giving you exposure across the whole organisation. Based at our Cowandilla office, you will work closely with the General Counsel & Company Secretary, the Supply Chain Manager, and senior leaders to balance risk, compliance, and commercial opportunity.

What you'll do:

• Preparing Board and shareholder meeting materials, annual reporting, and ensuring compliance with ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act
• Supporting the development and implementation of corporate policies and compliance frameworks, including governance, risk, and ethical business standards
• Partnering with People & Culture to design and roll out our compliance training calendar
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating supply chain contracts (procurement, logistics, packaging) in partnership with the Supply Chain Manager, COO, and Finance team
• Providing practical legal advice to managers to support decision-making across the business
• Supporting major projects and transactions, including M&A activity, and acting as back-up to a fellow Corporate Lawyer when needed

What you'll bring:

We are seeking a lawyer with a commercial mindset who thrives on variety and problem-solving. To succeed, you will bring:

• 4–5 years post-admission experience in a well-regarded private practice or in-house environment
• Knowledge of corporate law, ASX Listing Rules, and the Corporations Act\
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for non-legal colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage across all levels of the organisation
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, and the ability to prioritise competing demands

What we offer:

We're proud to offer a strong benefits package that we know can make a big difference to work life and life outside of work.

• Primary carer parental leave offering 26 weeks paid leave
• Loyalty leave
• Work from Anywhere benefit, offering flexibility to work remotely
• Birthday leave
• Volunteer days
• Further education and study support
• Mental health and wellbeing training and support
• Annual product allowance
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Sabbaticals and career breaks
• Continuation of superannuation while on paid and unpaid parental leave

Keen to join us?

If this sounds like the kind of role you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and send us your CV.