Legal Counsel

Don’t settle for ordinary – we welcome those on the hunt for more! At Lion, we believe that life is short and working in Legal just feels different when you sit at the heart of human connection and good times. So put a spark back in your day, and work in an exciting industry with outstanding brands that those around you know and love like Furphy, Four Pillars, James Squire, Stone and Wood and Tooheys!
 

We’re on the lookout for a talented 3-to-5-year PQE lawyer to join the Legal team on a full-time permanent basis. The position will be based in our Sydney CBD office, with flexible working arrangements available.
 

Collaborating closely with Lion’s Senior Legal Counsel - Group, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering legal support across Lion’s Group functions, spanning procurement, treasury, tax, IT, and risk management. Additionally, you'll lend your expertise to Lion’s Group General Counsel, offering valuable assistance on group-wide initiatives and addressing legal and strategic issues as they arise. 

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Offer daily legal advice and contract support across Lion’s Group functions.
• Provide guidance and support on Group governance and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with Lion’s Senior Legal Counsel and/or Group General Counsel on high-value strategic projects and legal issues.
• Enhance internal capabilities by delivering updates and trainings to procurement and supply chain teams.
• Cultivate strong business partnerships and enhance connectivity with suppliers and partners through relationship-building efforts. 

What you’ll bring:

• Energy with a desire to challenge norms and drive change.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, alongside strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiation, with outstanding organizational and time management capabilities.
• Solid commercial acumen and the confidence to make critical business decisions consistently.
• Holds formal tertiary legal qualifications, with a current practicing certificate, and demonstrates a strong understanding of commercial and contractual legal issues, as well as governance and compliance processes and risks. Additionally, brings 2-4 years of post-admission legal experience, ideally in commercial and corporate legal practice, with exposure to commercial contracting and/or supply chain-related areas being advantageous.

This is your opportunity to use your strategic agility and strong commercial acumen to work closely with our brands and business leaders to make a real difference and drive positive outcomes.  Our team’s mission is to unlock opportunities and drive outcomes where it matters most … all while having a blast doing it!

At Lion, we offer ‘growth on tap’ and you’ll get hooked on reaching higher with each new challenge. No matter your chosen career, for those thirsty for more we have endless experiences to learn and grow. But don’t worry, you don’t have to choose between your career and other life priorities – we have fantastic people, policies, and programs in place to empower you to lead a career and life less ordinary.

Start a conversation with us today.