Senior Legal Counsel - Retail

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of Australia's leading national retailers as it embarks on a significant period of growth and transformation following its acquisition by a global retail group.

Reporting into the Property team, this is a commercially focused role where you will provide legal support across a large national retail portfolio, partnering closely with Leasing, Property, Store Development and Finance to deliver strategic property outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and advise on retail lease documentation, including new stores, renewals, relocations, assignments and variations.
• Draft and maintain lease precedents while ensuring consistency, governance and risk management across the portfolio.
• Provide commercially pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Support a high-volume national leasing and store expansion program.
• Work closely with external landlords, legal representatives and internal teams to drive transactions through to execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and support the continued evolution of the Property function.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner.
• Demonstrated experience in retail property law, with a strong focus on retail leasing.
• Experience gained in-house or within a leading private practice.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple transactions within a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a nationally recognised retailer during a significant growth phase.
• Exposure to one of Australia's largest retail store expansion and portfolio transformation programs.
• Highly collaborative Property team with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days WFH).
• Competitive salary package.
• Career progression within a growing national and global business.
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program.

If you're looking to play a key role in the legal management of a national retail portfolio and enjoy partnering closely with a commercial property team, we'd love to hear from you.