Legal Counsel | Hybrid (Chatswood + WFH) | Global Cruise Brand
Join the world's leading cruise company and make an impact across a diverse range of commercial legal matters.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Carnival Corporation and plc, we are proud to offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding workplace that recognises great work and helps our people thrive. Enjoy a role that comes with fantastic benefits, including:
9-day fortnight
– enjoy a long weekend every second week (on full pay)
Hybrid work model
– 2 days WFH and 3 days in our Chatswood office
Convenient location
– close to trains, restaurants, gyms & shopping
Travel perks
– cruise discounts plus partner airline & hotel deals
Competitive salary plus super and annual bonus
Wellbeing focus
– access to wellness classes, free vaccinations and more
Rewards & recognition
– staff awards and recognition programs
A collaborative, down-to-earth team
who love what they do
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and solutions focused
Legal Counsel
to join our friendly team in Chatswood, Sydney. In this role, you will support the Australian business across a broad range of commercial legal matters and provide timely, practical and commercially minded advice.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders on contracts, consumer law, risk, compliance and regulatory matters, helping to keep our operations running smoothly while enabling confident business decisions.
This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and meaningful input into day to day commercial activity within a global travel organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
* Providing clear, practical legal advice across commercial, corporate and regulatory matters
* Supporting business teams with contract management, compliance and risk-related issues
* Assisting with internal legal processes, policies and training
* Managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal providers
* Contributing to strategic initiatives with a commercial, solutions-focused approach
About You
You're a proactive, collaborative and commercially minded legal professional with strong communication skills and the confidence to advise across a variety of business areas. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems, and partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Law and eligibility to practise in Australia (unsupervised)
* 4-6 years' post qualification experience (in-house or private practice)
* Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts
* A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a close-knit team
About Us
Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's leading cruise holiday company, representing iconic brands including Princess Cruises, Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Seabourn.
At Carnival, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, flexible and fun workplace where individuality and collaboration thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people living with disability.
Suitable candidates may undergo background checks, including police checks, skills testing and reference checks.
Ready to set sail on your next career adventure?
Step aboard and take your legal career further with a global cruise leader. Apply today and join the team that keeps our fleet — and your career — moving forward.