We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia.
We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.
We are Vicinity.
Role purposeBe the trusted advisor shaping Vicinity’s technology future.
About the Role
We’re looking for talented lawyers with a passion for technology law and at least 4 years post-qualification experience to join our high-performing legal team. This is a unique opportunity to partner with and advise a critical business unit, acting as the primary point of contact for all technology-related legal matters. You’ll be regarded as a trusted advisor, influencing strategic decisions and enabling Vicinity Centres’ technology strategy.
As Legal Counsel, you’ll advise and support Vicinity Centres on a wide range of technology initiatives, including IT procurement, cybersecurity, digital marketing, data privacy, and AI-related matters. You’ll draft and negotiate BAU and complex technology contracts, and collaborate with and influence a broad range of stakeholders. Reporting to the Managing Legal Counsel, this role plays a key part in supporting Vicinity’s technology initiatives and strategic objectives. Your work will help deliver critical projects and contribute to our strategic pillar of Enabling Good Business.
What You’ll Do
Provide expert legal advice on technology procurement, data protection, privacy, and AI.
Draft and negotiate technology contracts and commercial agreements.
Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Support process improvement and automation, including AI enablement activities across Vicinity.
Act as the go-to advisor for technology-related matters across the business.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver strategic outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
At least 4 years PQE in technology-related practice areas, with strong capabilities in commercial contracting.
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinker with outstanding business acumen and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Admission to practice law in Australia and tertiary legal qualifications.
Why Join Vicinity?
We’re committed to creating an awesome place to work. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Flexibility: Work options that suit your lifestyle.
Extra Leave: Birthday leave, cultural leave and the ability to purchase additional days.
Rewards: $1,000 worth of VCX securities for eligible team members.
Growth: Access to mentoring and development programs.
Support: Generous parental leave and a culture that values you.
Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of technology at Vicinity Centres.
Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:
Flexible working options
Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
$1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
Generous Parental Leave
We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.
At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team)
Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.
What We Do
From Chadstone to Joondalup, and Chatswood to Elizabeth, Vicinity’s destinations span the breadth of our great sunburnt country.
Our destinations serve as important hubs for our communities, whether it’s in housing essential grocery stores or pharmacies, offering Australia’s largest collection of luxury retail brands, or providing a spot to share a bite with family and friends with places to dine offering cuisine from every corner of the planet.
Our destinations are evolving, delivering an unparalleled data-led retail mix to offer new experiences to maintain their market-leading positions. We’re on an exciting journey to shaping meaningful places where communities connect.
We manage over 2.5-million square metres of leasable space and with such a large footprint, we know our commitment to sustainability can have a real impact on the everyday lives of our communities. Our sustainability journey is never-ending but to date has seen us focus on social sustainability in the form of a Modern Slavery Statement and responsible procurement policies, and on environmental sustainability with our market-leading $75-million investment in solar energy systems at more than 20 destinations nationally, and waste reduction practices.
With so much going on, change is the only constant at Vicinity, and we love it!
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