Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

Minor Hotels Australasia have a rare opportunity for a highly driven Senior Legal Counsel to join Minor Hotels' in-house legal team.

Based in our Brisbane CBD office and reporting to the Head of Legal, this senior role provides expert legal guidance in a fast-paced, national environment. This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional with property or hospitality experience, looking to advance their career with a global hotel group.

You will work closely with the Head of Legal to shape legal strategy, mentor the legal team, and handle complex legal matters. If you're eager to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing organisation, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing comprehensive legal advice, recommendations, and support to key internal stakeholders, including the Owners Department, Property Division (70+ properties), Leadership Team, Executive Committee, Head of Legal, and Commercial Departments.
• Managing legal matters by offering expert advice, preparing, and reviewing contracts and other legal documentation.
• Keeping the Head of Legal fully informed of significant legal or compliance issues arising from ongoing work.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing corporate, sponsorship, software-related, and other commercial agreements, including hotel management and operational contracts.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), property leases, and associated documentation.
• Supporting the legal team in managing agreements related to the acquisition or divestment of hotels, including purchase and sale agreements.
• Preparing, renewing, and assigning MLR Agreements, leases, HMAs, and franchise agreements as required.
• Providing expert advice on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance and privacy legislation.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will require the following: 

• Tertiary qualification in Law or Law/Commerce.
• Admission to practice as a solicitor in Queensland.
• At least 6 years of post-admission experience, with demonstrated expertise in Property Law or Hotel Law highly regarded.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, managers, staff, external counsel, and regulatory bodies in a professional and collaborative manner.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional phone and computer skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• A career-driven mindset with a commitment to professional growth and a strong team-oriented approach.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.