Journey Beyond | Sydney, NSW | Full Time

Ready to bring your commercial legal expertise to some of Australia's most remarkable places?

Join Journey Beyond as the trusted legal advisor to our newly formed Resorts &

- Lodges Division. You'll partner with leaders across Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Outback Spirit, and Kingfisher Bay and K'gari Beach Resorts on K'gari. Your practical advice will protect the business and enable its growth.

Why Join Us

- Be the go-to legal partner for a newly formed division
- Varied, commercially significant work across iconic destinations
- Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
- Study Assistance Program to support your development
- Employee wellbeing benefits, including private health discounts and EAP

About the Role Reporting to the EGM Legal &

- Compliance and leading a Legal Counsel, you'll be the main legal advisor to the Resorts &
- Lodges Division. You'll support both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

The work ranges from negotiating property, procurement and project agreements to supporting acquisitions and managing disputes. You'll give clear, pragmatic advice that balances legal risk with commercial outcomes. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, Resorts &
- Lodges, and with operational leaders, finance, procurement and safety teams, external advisers, insurers and regulators.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
- Advise on property, construction, consumer law, privacy and compliance
- Support acquisitions and the integration of current businesses
- Manage disputes, claims, litigation and regulatory investigations




- Act as secretariat for divisional Boards and Executive Committees
- Deliver legal training and improve legal processes and templates
- Mentor and develop junior legal team members

About You You're a commercially minded lawyer who builds strong relationships with senior leaders and turns complex issues into clear, practical advice.

You'll Bring

- LLB, JD or equivalent, with a current Australian practicing certificate
- 8+ years'
- PQE from a leading law firm and/or in-house
- Strong property and construction law experience
- Experience advising senior executives and business leaders
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Experience in commercial, corporate and consumer law will be highly regarded. So will a background in hospitality, tourism, property, infrastructure, leisure or other consumer-facing businesses. Experience in roles involving First Nations engagement will also support your success.

About Us

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating some of the country's most iconic travel experiences across rail, cruise, marine, accommodation and adventure tourism. Our Corporate teams support a diverse portfolio of brands across Australia and New Zealand. Whether advising on major transactions, managing risk or supporting our operations, every team plays an important role in bringing memorable guest experiences to life.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

- Lead legal partner to a newly formed division
- Property, construction and commercial work across iconic resorts
- Support acquisitions and growth across the portfolio

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