General Counsel

3 days ago

South Wharf, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

  • No billable hours

  • Work reasonable hours

  • Flexible work arrangements available

Who is VCET?

With over 30 years of event management expertise, the Victorian Convention and Event Trust (VCET) is the powerhouse behind two of Victoria's most iconic venues—Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the soon-to-open Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (July 2026).

The role:

The General Counsel is an influential and impactful leader at VCET, contributing to the business strategy through the provision of expert legal advice to the CEO, Leadership and Trustees as required.

Covering the full spectrum of legal and governance responsibilities, this role applies deep expertise across statutory and legislative interpretation, tendering advice, commercial licencing, contract law, policy development and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commercial mindset along with familiarity and confidence in maintaining robust governance practices.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer, and supporting them in their role as Trust Secretary, the General Counsel will manage the Governance function and play a key role in safeguarding the organisation's social licence to operate, while supporting commercial outcomes.

Due to the nature of this role, occasional out-of-hours work may be required. But as in-house counsel you'll have the opportunity to become a trusted advisor with a strong network of internal stakeholders.

Experience working in both commercial and government contexts is highly desirable

Key responsibilities:

  • Statutory, legislative and governance matters: Monitor and support compliance with statutory obligations and VPS guidelines. Lead key governance frameworks and oversee the development of key mandatory disclosures.

  • Commercial expertise and advice: Support the Sales team with complex commercial negotiations, managing risk while ensuring the best commercial outcomes. Help the wider business the review and assessment of significant contracts, leasing documents and other legal documents as needed,

  • Legal risk management and reporting: Provide advice on legal response to commercial or reputational risk, and where required, represent VCET in legal proceedings and mediations.

  • Leadership and people management: Provide line management, coaching and day-to-day guidance and support.

About you

  • Tertiary legal qualification and holding or being eligible to hold a current practising certificate as an Australian lawyer;

  • You bring discretion, diplomacy, and a proactive mindset to everything you do;

  • Significant experience in Corporate/Commercial law and experience with IP law (highly desirable);

  • Experience working in other Victorian Government statutory bodies (highly desirable);

  • Proven ability to formulate legal solutions and to effectively balance risk and reward;

  • High degree of commercial acumen;

  • Proven ability to formulate legal solutions and to effectively balance risk and reward;

  • Effective negotiator;

  • Excellent stakeholder management, analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to work with non-lawyers to achieve outcomes.

  • Demonstrated ability to exercise high level judgement and discretion, and to manage compliance, contractual and legal issues

Ready to Apply

If you're ready to take on a pivotal role supporting executive leadership and contributing to the success of our Trust, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close on:  COB 8 October 2025

*Noting that candidates may be contacted earlier than the above-mentioned date.

Our Culture

Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and cultural respect, and help us create something truly special.

At VCET, we're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, we're happy to assist 

Why Work with VCET?

  • Be where the action is—shaping Victoria's most exciting event venues.

  • Work in world-class spaces designed for innovation and connection.

  • Join a workplace driven by sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity.

  • Help bring Melbourne and Geelong's energy, stories, and spirit to life.

  • Enjoy exclusive perks, from event discounts to wellness initiatives.

Make an Impact

We don't just talk about community; we invest in it. Through our partnerships with leading Australian charities, we contribute nearly $2 million annually to causes that champion sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate our venues in Narrm and Djilang; the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to Elders of all First Nations communities and seek to honour the long-standing tradition of building community and exchanging ideas on these lands

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