Junior Legal Counsel

Gold Coast Looking to Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career?Join Australia's most admired inflight catering and retail partner and be part of the global dnata network.At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit! We are seeking a motivated Junior Legal Counsel to join our Head Office team in Broadbeach. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your legal career within a high-performing team to support Australia’s largest and most admired inflight caterer and the global leader in air services, dnata. More About This Role As a Junior Legal Counsel, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our business operations through legal advice, commercial contracting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with the General Manager, Legal & Company Secretary and internal teams to ensure dnata catering & retail meets both its legal obligations and business objectives. In a Nutshell, Your Main Responsibilities Are

• Review and draft various commercial contracts, respond to RFPs, and participate in contract negotiations;
• Provide ongoing advice on contract interpretation with respect to key clauses such as KPIs, service levels, and other forms of compliance;
• Advise on a broad range of regulatory and compliance risks;
• Support the Company Secretary with corporate governance and risk management initiatives; and
• Assist with the management of legal disputes, insurance claims, and engage with external legal counsel.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, strong commercial acumen, exceptional attention to detail and the motivation to develop legal skills across a broad range of matters.
• 1 – 3 years post admission experience working with an in-house team or reputable law firm, preferably with experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Commerciality and the ability to balance the avoidance of legal risks, with the achievement of business objectives.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve best for business outcomes and deliver accordingly.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders from the boardroom to the front-line.
• A growth mindset, pro-active approach to problem-solving, and familiarity with legal technology platforms and tools.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that are committed to excellence.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.
• Access to our tailored Employee Novated Car Lease program.

About Us We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, and food manufacturing, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 12 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year. Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently. Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visit our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/ and watch a short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqf4mvwm3E0 Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!