This is a contract opportunity with a well-known Australian Brand, where you will be a part of the legal team servicing internal and external clients.

Your remit is to take control of the transaction business functions, leasing, resales, franchising, renewals and business as usual matters. You will also supervise and train a junior lawyer. This role is ongoing but will be at least 2-3 months and has the potential to transition to a permanent role.

A result of growth in the team and overall business, this role provides a solid team and the opportunity for true work life balance.

If you enjoy a challenge and the opportunity to get involved in the broader business strategy, this role is for you. This is a chance to experience an in-house role that will allow you to broaden your existing technical skills and stakeholder management.

Your responsibilities will be

• Effectively execute leasing and franchising transactions including negotiation of amendments
• Consult and provide assistance on corporate legal processes: including compliance issues, transactions, agreements and intellectual property;
• Consult and provide advice on the interpretation of the Franchising Code, legislation and regulations;
• Draft and prepare various written work covering applications, breach notices and other formal legal correspondence;
• Represent the business in Legal proceedings as directed, including but not limited to dispute processes or defending claims;
• Develop strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders, in particular with the Property and Operations teams in order to influence and ensure compliance;

To secure this opportunity you will demonstrate

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a lawyer in the areas of property (leasing), commercial (franchising)
• Current Queensland Law Society practising certificate, or equivalent;
• Corporate and commercial background, with a willingness and demonstrated ability to adapt legal skills to new areas of practice and apply legal skills to solve problems in different areas of law.
• Developed people and relationship skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence with internal and external stakeholders.

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For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Alison Crowther

Ref No: 27903
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0411 640 902

Alison Crowther is a Partner and Professional Legal Recruiter at empire group. She has over 20 years recruitment experience and is highly equipped at matching professionals to the right organisation. If this role doesn't suit you, reach out today and using her well established network, she can connect you with the right opportunity.