Legal Counsel - South Bank, QLD
Job no:
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Brand:
Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Property
Work type:
Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Location:
Queensland
Categories:
Legal, Risk and Compliance
About the Opportunity
Are you a commercially minded lawyer looking to make a real impact in a agile global organisation?
As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in protecting and supporting the business by providing timely, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters.
Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you'll work closely with operational leaders, senior stakeholders, board members, and external partners to navigate complex legal challenges while enabling business growth and innovation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where your advice directly influences strategic outcomes and commercial success.
This role is for an initial 12-month fixed term contract.
There is the possibility of extension or permanent position, dependent on business requirements.
What you will do:
Provide reliable, accurate, and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders on a broad range of legal matters
Draft, negotiate, review, and manage a variety of cross-board commercial agreements from inception through to execution and ongoing administration
Support corporate actions, including board and shareholder resolutions and restructuring
Provide legal support and guidance on mergers and acquisitions activities
Advise on procurement, IT vendor, consulting services, and commercial contracting arrangements
Identifying and managing contractual, legal and regulatory risks
Provide advice on Competition and Consumer Law matters, including reviewing marketing and promotional content




Partner with operational teams and senior leaders to identify and mitigate legal risks
Liaise with and manage external law firms, regulatory bodies and suppliers as required
Deliver commercially pragmatic solutions that balance legal requirements with business objectives
Contribute to ongoing legal process improvements and risk management initiatives
What you will need:
5 - 7 years' post-admission experience (PAE)
Demonstrated experience across commercial contracting, either within a reputable law firm, in-house legal team, or through relevant secondment experience
A commercially savvy approach with the ability to provide practical legal solutions rather than purely technical advice
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Experience advising on commercial agreements, procurement arrangements, and corporate matters
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
What you will enjoy:
Competitive market salary
Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry -Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd
FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability
Development:



Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages
Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia's leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more
Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within
Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym
Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences(Bangkok ****, Sydney ****)
Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment
Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave
Please Note: applications can only be considered by candidates who are based in Australia and have the right to work without restriction or requiring visa sponsorship.
Applications close:
06 Nov **** E. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Legal Counsel - South Bank, Qld (Brisbane)
🏢 Flight Centre Travel Group
📍 Brisbane