Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

As our Legal Counsel (Marketing), you’ll play a key role in supporting the Virgin Australia Group marketing teams to deliver impactful promotional content that showcases the wonderful Virgin Australia service, while aligning with our core value of doing the right thing. . You’ll provide expert legal advice across a wide range of marketing content and corporate communications (including across digital, television, radio and print mediums), support large scale promotional activity that drives brand awareness and engagement and help high-impact teams like Velocity Frequent Flyer and Virgin Australia Business Flyer achieve their strategic objectives.

This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your legal insights will help protect our brand, and balance legal compliance with commercial outcomes. If you enjoy making complex legal concepts clear and actionable,  and are excited by the idea of working closely with marketing and communications teams then this is the role for you!

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Bring 1–3 years of post-admission experience from a reputable law firm or in-house legal team
• Have a knack for delivering solution-focused legal advice that balances compliance with commercial outcomes
• Enjoy collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders 
• Possess strong interpersonal, analytical, and verbal reasoning skills
• Communicate with clarity and confidence both in writing and verbally.
• Pride yourself on your attention to detail and ability to spot the finer points
• Are proactive, independent, and not afraid to take initiative
• Can juggle multiple priorities and build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 tools like Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Have a good understanding =of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) or are keen to develop this.
• Hold a Bachelor of Laws and a Legal Practising Certificate (or are eligible to obtain one)
• Bonus points if you also have a second degree in Business, Marketing, or Commerce
• Experience working with corporate marketing, digital teams, or marketing agencies is a plus
• Familiarity with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) and Privacy Act 2012 (Cth) is desirable.

What you’ll get from us:

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.