In-house General Counsel

Corporate and Commercial Law
Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney NSW
March 13, 2024
Full Time
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Job Description

Lead & manage this small in-house legal team; established global leader; franchise network; Aust & NZ; part of leadership team; hybrid 2 days WFH; Syd

  • Franchise network – new store growth + store renewals;
  • Privately owned business;
  • Reshaping the legal team;

Skills & experience

You will be a General Counsel with corporate, commercial and property experience.  You will preferrably have knowledge of franchising and retail leasing legislation.

Your new role

Will see you reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and lead and manage a small legal team of six (6) including two Senior Legal Counsel (one who is part-time), two junior Legal Counsel and two (2) para-legals. 

As part of the Leadership team of seven (7) members, you will understand the relevant State-based leasing and franchise legislation; assist in setting governance protocols that align with the Franchising Code; establish an efficient system to manage documents and review existing Agreements; and manage the dispute resolution process ensuring minimum exposure.

Benefits

Privately owned business; collaborative approach; positive change; parking; best practice service standards; integrity, compliance & efficiency; engagement; acting in good faith; opportunities for professional growth; annual education and compliance on legislative requirements; hybrid WFH 2 days a week.

Please email your cv in strictest confidence, [email protected].

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