Legal Counsel Retail

Viva Energy Australia have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our team and provide expert legal advice and support across a diverse range of transactions and strategic initiatives. This role will primarily focus on our Convenience & Mobility (Retail) business where youll partner with stakeholders to navigate complex legal matters ensure compliance and enable business growth.

Youll play a critical role in shaping commercial outcomes mitigating risk and delivering practical solutions that align with our long-term objectives.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Convenience & Mobility (Retail):

• • Provide legal advice on contract interpretation risk management and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Draft and review a variety of commercial agreements.
  • Advise on advertising/marketing campaigns and customer competitions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal support aligns with business objectives and mitigates potential risks.

General Legal Support:

• • Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and other departments within the organisation.
  • Stay updated on relevant legal developments and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures.
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other third-party advisors.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; admission to practice law in Australia.
• Current Australian Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial/corporate law gained within private practice or in-house (preferably within the convenience retailing or energy sectors).
• In-depth knowledge of the Australian Consumer Law with experience in competition law a plus.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of integrity professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation Skills
• Legal Research and Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Ability to work independently by self-managing workloads and projects and also be team focused

Additional Information :

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Location: Melbourne or Adelaide

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time