Posted: 09/05/2025
Closing Date: 09/06/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Job Category: Legal

WHO WE ARE:

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, employment and safety law, marketing, sales and distribution, intellectual property, research and innovation ventures, property law, and risk management.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements across all parts of the business.
• Working in conjunction with the legal team and Human Resources team to support the delivery of the people strategy, which underpins the next chapter of AACo’s 200-year journey
• Assisting in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures as required.
• Supporting the company secretariat function, including the implementation and continual improvement of corporate governance policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective governance.
• Working with the legal team to oversee and engage with external legal counsel as required, including instructing, supervising, and effectively communicating legal advice within the broader business.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THIS ROLE:

• 4 + years of post-qualification experience.
• Bachelor of Laws and admission to practise in an Australian State or Territory.
• Previous experience working in any key area of AACo’s business, including property, corporate, employment, commercial and environment, and/or inhouse in an ASX-listed environment, will be looked on favourably.
• Ability to work with and influence senior management stakeholders.
• An innovative mindset, capable of problem-solving and idea development.
• Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills.
• An adaptable and agile mindset with the ability to manage legal matters of all sizes and levels of complexity.

Benefits:

• Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
• Occasional travel opportunities
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Enjoy regular employee events.