At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on legal matters, manage litigation, and draft commercial agreements.
- Company: Join a renowned hospitality organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, competitive pay, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while working with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 10-15 years of legal experience in regulatory and commercial sectors.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Role Overview
A renowned organisation from the hospitality sector has partnered with Elevate and is seeking an experienced senior counsel to fulfil a 3-month contract opportunity.
This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of legal matters, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance, complex litigation, and commercial contracting in areas such as procurement, IT, and customer matters.
This role will start ASAP and will be based in Melbourne, with flexibility in a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on regulatory compliance, including competition law obligations, liquor and tobacco regulations, and potential gaming requirements.
- Manage and coordinate litigation matters, including disputes with customers, suppliers, and regulators.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (procurement, IT, and other operational contracts).
- Support the business with customer complaints resolution and related legal risk assessments.
- Provide pragmatic legal advice on operational initiatives, risk mitigation, and governance processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver timely, business-focused solutions.
About You
- A minimum of 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in regulatory, commercial, and litigation work.
- Significant in-house legal experience in a complex, regulated industry.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, IT contracts, and dispute resolution.
- Desired experience in liquor, tobacco, gaming, or hospitality sectors.
- To apply
If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to the contact provided:
- Your updated/resume (including email address and phone number).
- A brief email describing how your experience relates to the requirements above.
- Your availability to interview next week, with blocks of time; greater flexibility is preferred.
- About Elevate
Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments.
We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles.
We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs!
Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Equitability and Inclusion are critical to Elevate Flex’s success.
As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people.
We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Flex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We invite you to apply to become part of the Elevate Flex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.
- Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job function
- Legal
- Industries
- Legal Services and Banking
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Senior Legal Counsel in Melbourne employer: Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing
Elevate is an exceptional employer that champions a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to lead in the energy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Elevate offers tailored benefits and opportunities to influence high-value projects alongside industry leaders in vibrant Brisbane or Melbourne. Join a team that values your expertise and rewards your contributions while shaping the future of energy in Australia.
Contact Details:
Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing Recruitment Team
