Legal Counsel

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Venue Co. Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Legal Counsel – Property Leasing & Mergers & Acquisitions

Australian Venue Co. is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our high performing Legal team at our new Melbourne CBD head office. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, fast-paced role supporting one of Australia's most evolving hospitality groups as we continue our rapid national growth.

You'll work closely with our Business Development, Property and Procurement teams, providing pragmatic legal support across property leasing, acquisitions, greenfield projects, strategic procurement and general commercial matters.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Providing end-to-end legal support on leasing transactions and acquisition opportunities, partnering closely with our Business Development & Property teams
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and supplier agreements for our Procurement team
  • Advising on a broad range of matters including disputes, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and general commercial queries
  • Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders across the business in a fast-paced, agile environment

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

  • 3–5 years Post-Qualification Experience in commercial, corporate, or property law
  • Strong understanding of contractual and commercial law, particularly leasing matters
  • A current Victorian practising certificate
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
  • A proactive, collaborative working style and a commercial mindset
  • The ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic, growth-focused environment

This is an exciting time to join Australian Venue Co. as we continue to expand our portfolio of 200+ pubs, bars and event venues across Australia and New Zealand. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive and high-performance culture that values people, innovation and commercial excellence.

With over 9,500 team members nationally, AVC offers genuine career development and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a large, diverse and fast-growing organisation.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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