Senior Legal Counsel

Minor Hotels Australasia have a rare opportunity for a highly driven Senior Legal Counsel to join Minor Hotels in-house legal team.

Based in our Brisbane CBD office and reporting to the Head of Legal this senior role provides expert legal guidance in a fast-paced national environment. This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional with property or hospitality experience looking to advance their career with a global hotel group.

You will work closely with the Head of Legal to shape legal strategy mentor the legal team and handle complex legal matters. If youre eager to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing organisation we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing comprehensive legal advice recommendations and support to key internal stakeholders including the Owners Department Property Division (70 properties) Leadership Team Executive Committee Head of Legal and Commercial Departments.
• Managing legal matters by offering expert advice preparing and reviewing contracts and other legal documentation.
• Keeping the Head of Legal fully informed of significant legal or compliance issues arising from ongoing work.
• Drafting negotiating and reviewing corporate sponsorship software-related and other commercial agreements including hotel management and operational contracts.
• Drafting reviewing and negotiating Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) property leases and associated documentation.
• Supporting the legal team in managing agreements related to the acquisition or divestment of hotels including purchase and sale agreements.
• Preparing renewing and assigning MLR Agreements leases HMAs and franchise agreements as required.
• Providing expert advice on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance and privacy legislation.

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will require the following: 

• Tertiary qualification in Law or Law/Commerce.
• Admission to practice as a solicitor in Queensland.
• At least 6 years of post-admission experience with demonstrated expertise in Property Law or Hotel Law highly regarded.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives managers staff external counsel and regulatory bodies in a professional and collaborative manner.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional phone and computer skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities to manage competing priorities work under pressure and meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• A career-driven mindset with a commitment to professional growth and a strong team-oriented approach.

Additional Information :

At Minor Hotels we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means youll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth wellbeing and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400 top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation collaboration and personal growth.

Currently we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time