Job Description
Direct message the job poster from Carnival Corporation & plc
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Legal Counsel | Hybrid (Chatswood + WFH) | Global Cruise Brand
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Join the world's leading cruise company and make an impact across a diverse range of commercial legal matters.
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Why You'll Love Working With Us
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At Carnival Corporation and plc, we are proud to offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding workplace that recognises great work and helps our people thrive. Enjoy a role that comes with fantastic benefits, including:
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9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every second week (on full pay!)
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Hybrid work model – 2 days WFH and 3 days in our Chatswood office
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Competitive salary plus super and annual bonus
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Wellbeing focus – access to wellness classes, free vaccinations and more
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Rewards & recognition – staff awards and recognition programs
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A collaborative, down‐to‐earth team who love what they do!
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About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced and solutions focused Legal Counsel to join our friendly team in Chatswood, Sydney. In this role, you will support the Australian business across a broad range of commercial legal matters and provide timely, practical and commercially minded advice.
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You will work closely with internal stakeholders on contracts, consumer law, risk, compliance and regulatory matters, helping to keep our operations running smoothly while enabling confident business decisions.
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This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and meaningful input into day‐to‐day commercial activity within a global travel organisation.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
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Providing clear, practical legal advice across commercial, corporate and regulatory matters
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Supporting business teams with contract management, compliance and risk‐related issues
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Assisting with internal legal processes, policies and training
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Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal providers
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Contributing to strategic initiatives with a commercial, solutions‐focused approach
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About You
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You're a proactive, collaborative and commercially minded legal professional with solid communication skills and the confidence to advise across a variety of business areas. You enjoy working in a fast‐paced environment, solving problems, and partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
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Requirements
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Tertiary qualifications in Law and eligibility to practise in Australia (unsupervised)
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4–6 years' post‐qualification experience (in‐house or private practice)
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Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
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A proactive, solutions‐oriented mindset
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Ability to work independently while contributing to a close‐knit team
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About Us
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Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's leading cruise holiday company, representing iconic brands including Princess Cruises, Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Seabourn.
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At Carnival, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, flexible and fun workplace where individuality and collaboration thrive.
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We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people living with disability.
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Suitable candidates may undergo background checks, including police checks, skills testing and reference checks.
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Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Carnival Corporation & plc by 2x
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Ready to set sail on your next career adventure?
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Step aboard and take your legal career further with a global cruise leader. Apply today and join the team that keeps our fleet—and your career—moving forward.
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📌 Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Carnival Corporation
📍 New South Wales