Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 350+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 8,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 40,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Lawyer to step into a visible and influential role within a purpose-led organisation. Working closely with the Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Deputy General Counsel, you will contribute to the ongoing evolution of the legal function while supporting critical business outcomes nationally.

The role will act as a trusted adviser across the business, partnering with senior leaders to provide strategic legal guidance, manage risk and support key commercial and corporate initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on ASX obligations, corporate governance and support the company secretariat function
• Advising in relation to corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestments and capital initiatives
• Lead complex commercial contracting and negotiations
• Support our network in providing expert guidance on regulatory, compliance, privacy and consumer law matters
• Support the management of disputes, litigation and employment-related matters
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal and organisational risks
• Contribute to the evolution of the legal function, including process optimisation and strategic direction
• Engage at a senior level with regulators, external counsel and key stakeholders

About You 

A Senior Lawyer who combines strong technical capability with commercial pragmatism and the ability to influence at executive level.

You will bring:

• 12+ years’ post qualification experience, ideally across both top-tier private practice and in-house environments
• Strong expertise in ASX-listed organisations, corporate governance, corporate and commercial law
• Experience operating within complex and regulated industries
• Demonstrated ability to provide commercially balanced advice in fast-paced environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to adapt communication style across a broad range of audiences
• Strong judgement, resilience and strategic thinking capability
• A collaborative approach and passion for enabling business outcomes while managing risk
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Work at our state-of-the-art support office located in Brisbane CBD.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes police checks and verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note that the advertised closing date is indicative only, and applications may close earlier. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.