Legal Counsel

• Challenge yourself to make each iteration better than the next
• Together well go the extra mile and deliver on ambitious goals
• Full time permanent position based at our Mascot Campus
   

At Qantas we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit mateship and a cando attitude. Its in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes ensuring we make a contribution to taking the organisation forward.

The Qantas Loyalty Legal team reports to the General Counsel & Group Executive Office of the CEO and works across the Qantas Group supporting this market leading global organisation. Were a high performing team with broad expertise and we each have the opportunity to add value and make an impact on the business.

As a Legal Counsel you will be part of the Legal team dedicated to supporting the Qantas Loyalty businesses with focus on:

• Ensuring that Qantas marketing and other communications comply with Australian Consumer Law Spam Act and industry best practices safeguarding the integrity of the Qantas brand
• Delivering legal training to the marketing teams from time to time.
• Overseeing the resolution of escalated customer complaints including those brought to Fair Trading authorities and consumer tribunals
• Drafting and maintenance of compliant disclaimers product and website terms and conditions
• Advising on and managing Qantas Loyaltys intellectual property portfolio in connection with marketing initiatives
• Assisting with contract drafting and reviews.

Youll have

• A current Practising Certificate in New South Wales.
• A minimum of 23 years PQE across general commercial law disciplines with at least 2 years at a law firm preferred.
• Some experience in reviewing communications for compliance with applicable laws.
• Experience in advising on Australian Consumer law Spam Act and Privacy Act will be regarded favourably.
• Exposure to drafting terms and conditions and contracts.
• A desire to build an understanding of your clients business needs and commercial drivers.
• Confidence to provide legal advice in an autonomous capacity but to also work with both inhouse and external lawyers
• The ability to understand team culture and operate in an agile collegiate environment and juggle competing demands. 
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant industry experience in a finance or logistics/planning field.
   

Why Qantas
Youll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team which means youll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. Youll be supported from day 1 with onthejob training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role weve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel:

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe both for you and your family and friends as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• Well give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping food and wine insurance health and wellbeing leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• Well support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others mental health our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story get in touch today.

Application close: 31st December 2024 

Please note you will not receive correspondence following your application until January 2025. 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Talk to us about how this job could be flexible for you.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime