Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary

Job Description

This position is being hired under the WEB Travel Group Limited entity. Who are Web Travel Group? The Web Travel Group, an ASX 200 listed company (ASX: WEB), is a global B2B organisation servicing the travel industry, connecting hotels and other travel sellers to a diverse network of travel buyers all over the world through our trade only digital travel marketplace brand – WebBeds. In September 2024, we changed our name from Webjet Limited to the Web Travel Group as part of a Demerger. The Webjet Group (Webjet B2C - comprising of Webjet OTA, GoSee, Trip Ninja) demerged from the Web Travel Group, creating two independent and simplified companies, improving our ability to pursue independent strategic priorities and growth agendas relevant to our businesses. Find out more about the Web Travel Group at: How will you make an impact? The Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary will provide legal and corporate governance support to the company, assisting with legal matters, regulatory compliance and company secretarial duties. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Australian qualified 1-3 PQE lawyer to gain a wide range of experience in corporate law, commercial contracting and governance within a dynamic business environment in an ASX200 company. Key elements to the role include: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and provide advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ASX listing rules and internal policies. Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and strategies. Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Support dispute resolution and litigation matters as required. Support the Company Secretary in ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements. Assist in preparing board and committee meeting agendas, minutes and resolutions. Maintain statutory registers and corporate records. Assist with ASX, ASIC and other regulatory filings. Assist with shareholder communications and annual general meetings. Support the Company Secretary in managing and administering the company’s employee share plan. Support the company’s ESG reporting and initiatives. The skills we would love to see in your suitcase! Admitted to practice in Australia. 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm. Understanding of corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance. Strong research, drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Resourceful, with a ‘can-do’ attitude and open to new challenges. Proven track record of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills will be an advantage). Why choose us as your next destination? We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward. Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support. International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe. Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change. Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities. Culture built on collaboration, empowerment and innovation. Find out more about the WebBeds business at - #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr