Description

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our in‑house legal team and play a key role in shaping commercial outcomes across the business. If you enjoy partnering with stakeholders, navigating complex legal matters, and making a real impact within a collaborative environment, this could be your next move.

Who are we?

Minor DKL Food Group is a leading Australian retail food franchisor and the Australian subsidiary of Thai‑listed Minor International PCL. With iconic brands including The Coffee Club and Veneziano Coffee, our network spans more than 400 stores across 11 countries and employs over 5,000 people.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven legal professional to make a real impact, shape legal strategies, and mentor rising talent in the team. Offering autonomy, variety, and leadership opportunities, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The key responsibilities include:

• Leading franchise transactions, drafting agreements, and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Providing expert legal advice on franchising, compliance, and risk management.
• Supporting and managing litigation matters when required to protect the company’s interests.
• Managing disputes, enforcing rights, and resolving claims proactively.
• Driving compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and supporting risk analysis.
• Mentoring junior legal team members and fostering internal and external relationships.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships and takes ownership of their work.

You will have:

• 6+ years PQE with expertise in property (leasing) and commercial (franchising).
• Proven supervisory or mentoring experience (formal or informal).
• Bachelor of Laws and an Australian practising certificate (Queensland preferred).
• Experience in litigation is highly regarded however not mandatory.
• Strong corporate and commercial background with the adaptability to new areas of practice.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong analytical abilities.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• A collaborative team player who also excels when working independently.
• Bonus points if you love food, coffee and the buzz of the hospitality scene!

Why should you come work for us?

We’re proud of our collaborative, high-energy workplace where expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed, and people genuinely support one another.

You’ll enjoy:

• Working from our modern Southbank office, close to public transport and great local amenities
• A supportive team environment with strong collaboration with various departments
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A range of employee benefits including employer-funded paid parental leave, purchased annual leave, and access to subsidised training and development programs
• Barista-quality coffee every day

• Leading franchise transactions, drafting agreements, and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Providing expert legal advice on franchising, compliance, and risk management.
• Supporting and managing litigation matters when required to protect the company’s interests.
• Managing disputes, enforcing rights, and resolving claims proactively.
• Driving compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and supporting risk analysis.
• Mentoring junior legal team members and fostering internal and external relationships.

• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong analytical abilities.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• A collaborative team player who also excels when working independently.

• 6+ years PQE with expertise in property (leasing) and commercial (franchising).
• Proven supervisory or mentoring experience (formal or informal).
• Bachelor of Laws and an Australian practising certificate (Queensland preferred).
• Experience in litigation is highly regarded however not mandatory.
• Strong corporate and commercial background with the adaptability to new areas of practice.