Job Description

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

As Legal Counsel at Virgin Australia, you’ll be a trusted advisor to the business, partnering with teams across the organisation to provide commercially pragmatic legal support that helps keep us moving forward. You’ll play a key role in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, reviewing marketing and promotional content, advising on litigation matters and helping the business confidently navigate legal risk across areas including consumer, competition privacy and spam law

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll provide innovative and solutions focused legal advice to support Virgin Australia achieve its strategic initiatives. . This is an opportunity to bring a proactive, collaborative and customer-first mindset to a role where no two days are the same.

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Bring 2 to 4 years post admission experience from a reputable law firm or in house legal team, with strong exposure to complex commercial transactions, contract drafting and negotiation
• Have a Bachelor of Laws and hold (or are eligible to obtain) a Legal Practising Certificate
• Provide commercially pragmatic advice that balances legal compliance with business strategy and delivers practical outcomes
• Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation
• Have excellent technical drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, paired with a sharp eye for detail
• Are confident managing competing priorities, working independently and using initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Bring a solid understanding of contract law principles and a genuine interest in developing your knowledge across areas such as consumer, competition, privacy and compliance law
• Enjoy working as part of a high-performing, customer-focused team that values curiosity, collaboration and fresh thinking

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style.
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins:

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.