We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team at Australian Venue Co., with a focus on acquisitions and leasing transactions. Based at our head office in Melbourne CBD, you will provide legal support and advice to our Business Development team as it pursues acquisition and greenfield project opportunities nationally. You will also support a range of other matters that contribute to Australian Venue Co.’s growth strategy. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that provides pragmatic, commercially focused advice. The Legal team operates in a fast-paced, agile environment and works closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities

- Provide legal support for acquisitions and leasing transactions, working closely with our Business Development and Property teams.
- Support our Procurement team by drafting, reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts.
- Provide general legal advice on consumer law, intellectual property and regulatory matters.

About you

- At least three years’ post-admission experience.
- A good understanding of commercial and contract law, and leasing matters.
- A current Victorian practising certificate.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- A cooperative approach and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A commercial mindset and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

It’s an exciting time to join Australian Venue Co. as we continue to grow and expand. You’ll work in a friendly,



high-performance culture that puts people first. Australian Venue Co. is a world-class hospitality group with more than 250 pubs, bars and event venues across Australia and New Zealand. We’re one of the fastest-growing businesses in the hospitality industry and are behind some of the best-known and best-loved venues in the region. Our positive attitude and energy empower our team members to take ownership of their roles and deliver great results for our customers. We employ more than 9,000 team members and help turn jobs into rewarding careers.

The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry. Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.

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