ABOUT US

At Custom Fleet we’ve been using our smarts to make the complex simple for over 40 years. It’s the driving force that continues to make us the fleet and leasing leader in Australia and New Zealand today.

When you join the Custom Fleet family, you’re joining a business that is Going Places. With Us, what you do and who you are matter. Being part of our diverse crew means you’ll feel welcome, empowered, and have lots of fun celebrating our success (and that sure does feel good!). We are a crew of accountable go-getters on a journey of continuous improvement – we collaborate and support each other, working hard to win for our customers, for our business, and for each other. Whilst winning isn’t everything, we are proud of our success and love it when we reach the #1 spot.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our legal team and play a key role in supporting our Australian and New Zealand operations. This position is central to the day-to-day legal needs of the business and will work closely with stakeholders across a wide range of areas — from tenders and transactions to sourcing, disputes, regulatory, funding, and marketing matters.

You will make an impact through:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts while providing strategic legal advice to ensure alignment with business objectives and risk appetite.

Regulatory Compliance: Monitor regulatory changes and provide clear, practical advice to ensure ongoing legal compliance across the business.

Legal Disputes & Risk Management:. Manage legal disputes and litigation while assessing risks and advising on strategies to mitigate potential legal issues.

Corporate Governance & Compliance: Advise on corporate governance and support compliance programs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies while mitigating legal risks.

General Legal Support: Provide legal advice on matters such as IP, data protection, privacy, and marketing, while supporting the development and review of policies and documentation to ensure legal compliance.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will present with the following background and skills:

Hold a Law Degree coupled with a current Australia legal practitioner’s practicing certificate

Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience gained in a major law firm and/or in-house role

Provide accurate, commercially focused, and timely legal advice, supported by excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and business insight, with proven expertise in drafting and negotiation

Thrive in collaborative environments and contribute effectively as a reliable and proactive team player

FOR YOU

We offer industry leading 'Custom Perks' including:

Annual performance bonus

An extra week of annual leave

Collaborative Hybrid work environment – 3 days in the office

Company funded social events

Dress for your day policy

Employee discounts

Intersection – our Diversity Network

Cultural Leave swap

Ongoing investment in your growth including access to our digital learning platform – Degreed

Reward and recognition programs

Volunteer and community engagement opportunities

Wellbeing leave

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

At Custom Fleet we are committed to growing a team made up of diverse people, skills, and experiences. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries.

OUR DIVERSE CREW

Research shows that women and people of diverse backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. If after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our Ways of Working, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you! If you have a disability that requires support including an alternate job ad format, interview arrangements or adjustments, please let us know by emailing our recruitment team at [email protected] or call our Customer Service Team on 1800 812 681 - they will take your details and arrange for a return call from a member of the Talent Team.

Unlawful Conduct Commitment

Custom Fleet is dedicated to maintaining a culture of respect where there is zero-tolerance of any form of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. We are committed to eliminating unlawful conduct in the workplace and uphold the highest standards of ethical behaviour and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Our careers team and hiring leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies. Custom Fleet is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.