We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.
About the team
Because of our size, who we are and what we do, each day brings with it a lot of complexity and variety that our legal team make simple. With a deep understanding of Coles Group’s goals and values, we’re able to provide practical and commercial advice that helps us all win.
About the role
An exciting opportunity for a senior-level experienced lawyer to join our team. Our team primarily supports the Property function of Coles, including leasing, development, acquisition and disposition work.
You will provide legal advice and participate in strategic decision-making to ensure the continuing commercial success of the business.
You will also autonomously work across a range of matters, providing commercial advice prioritising the strategic needs of the business.
• Leading, drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions and contracts, including acquisitions and divestments, leasing and development arrangements.
• Maintaining a sound understanding of the regulatory and operational environments Coles operates in, to enable provision of suitable legal and risk advice, including on real estate, privacy, consumer law, construction and corporate governance matters.
• Having a passion for proactively identifying, evaluating and implementing new and improved processes and work practices to improve legal services delivery and efficiency.
About you and your skills
• Mid to top tier training in private practice or Top 100 ASX in-house environment
• Current practising certificate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong at building relationships
• Highly customer focused and committed to timely resolution of issues in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage a variety of stakeholders
• Capacity to handle change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Solutions-focused with good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with can-do attitude
• Demonstrated experience in technical or legal systems innovation are a bonus
Take your next step into something bigger,