Head of Legal - Property

Job Description

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. About the Opportunity Exciting new opportunity to be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of the property legal function in Metcash. In this role you will be a trusted advisor and primary contact for the corporate Property team on property management, development and related matters. This role can be considered full time or permanent part time (4 days per week) In this Role Provide legal advice and support on all property-related matters across Metcash's Corporate Property Team and business units, engaging external legal services as needed. Oversee all legal matters handled by the Property Legal Team and ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality performance of tasks. Serve as the primary point of contact for all property-related legal service requests and manage them through the Group Legal Team’s platform. Stay updated on legal developments in property law, issuing alerts and providing training for the Metcash group. Develop and improve precedent documents, internal policies, and governance standards related to property matters. Participate in meetings of the Corporate Group Property Team and contribute to its discussions. Recruit and manage future direct reports, as needed. Support a positive culture within the Property Legal Team, conducting regular meetings, coaching, and mentoring team members. Oversee the provision of external legal services, manage external legal spend, and ensure compliance with the Group Legal Team's protocols. Administer legal registers, respond to insurance queries, manage cost centers, and report financial matters, including external legal fees, while supporting the broader Group Legal Team on legal issues and process improvements. You’re Likely a Match If LLB (or equivalent) 12+ years PQE in private practice and/or in-house roles in commercial property law Excellent contract, transactional and general commercial legal skills Deep knowledge and expertise in the legal and regulatory landscape in Australia in relation to areas of law and compliance obligations affecting Property (new and existing) High commercial acumen and influential skills Critical thinker, solutions focused and proactive Responsive, efficient and outcomes focused Life at Metcash Flexible working environment – our team enjoys a hybrid approach of 3 days office / 2 days remote.Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024.Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. About Us Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Join us and be part of something bigger! #J-18808-Ljbffr