ABOUT US

Mounties Group is Australia’s largest registered club with over 250,000 members that use its services across a broad range of industry sectors including Health & Fitness, Retail, Medical, Gaming, Hospitality, Homecare and Allied Health.

We employ over 1,300 people and are rapidly growing, particularly in the Health and Wellbeing segment of our business. Our head office is located in Mount Pritchard and supports businesses across NSW, QLD, VIC and the ACT.

Mounties Group is a community club and our values are Family, Honesty, Care, Innovation, Fun and Loyalty. We are an organisation that is owned by its members and we exist to improve the lives of our members.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

We are seeking a talented and strategic Legal Counsel on a full-time basis to join our recently-established Legal and Risk team at Mounties, located in Mount Pritchard. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will provide essential support to the organisation’s legal framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong background in general commercial and contracts law to broaden their experience, drive their in-house career and contribute to a growing and diverse organisation. This role requires two days per week onsite attendance at our offices at Mount Pritchard, with remote work on remaining days.

KEY DUTIES

• Assist in providing strategic legal advice on commercial contracts and projects.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements.
• Organisational policy review and development.
• Assist in investigations and disputes handling, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with key business teams on legal matters.
• Proactively identify and analyse legal trends, risks, and opportunities to improve risk management and internal governance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient legal processes and systems.
• Support the legal team in staying updated with changes in laws and regulatory landscapes.
• Manage and upkeep legal correspondence, documents, record-keeping and registrations in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and compile reports to support organisation needs.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training to internal teams.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills. You will be a highly motivated and proactive professional supporting legal matters ideally in a regulated environment and have a proactive approach to identifying and managing risks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified lawyer with 2-4 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Strong background in general commercial and contracts law.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and interpretation skills.
• Solid understanding of commercial law principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.  
• High level of professionalism and integrity.  

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office per week at Mount Pritchard)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Undercover parking onsite
• Discounted fitness membership with access to fully-equipped gym and pool
• Discounted swimming lessons for children of Mounties employees
• Training and development opportunities
• Meal Card and discounted meal benefits
• Corporate discount for private health cover
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts at Mounties Resorts, beauty salons, allied healthcare services, mobility and independent living aids
• Reward and Recognition and much more!

WHY MOUNTIES?

We have over 250,000 members and are listed as one of Australia’s top privately owned companies. With strong values and a commitment to our staff, we are a recognised employer of choice.

GROUP WINNER OF:

• Western Sydney Business Awards – Employer of Choice 2020
• Clubs NSW - Clubs and Community Award for Health and Wellbeing 2020
• Clubs NSW – Clubs and Community Award for Emergency Services 2023

Join us as we continue to grow and navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, making a meaningful impact on our business and the communities we serve.