Legal Counsel (Property)

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Formed in 2018 by the combination of Essilor and Luxottica, our Company combines two centuries of innovation and human endeavour to elevate vision care and the consumer experience around it. We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Our proprietary eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Our advanced lens technologies include Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions. We offer superior shopping and patient experiences with a network of 18,000 stores including world-class retail brands like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and GrandVision. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 180,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. 

In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, OPSM, Ray-ban and Laubman & Pank.

The in house legal team is responsible for managing the legal operational matters and risks in the EssilorLuxottica business across both retail and wholesale operations in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ Group).

This role will be primarily involved in the oversight of all property operations and risks across the ANZ Group, with a primary focus on commercial retail leasing to support the ANZ Group’s large retail and commercial property portfolio of over 700 sites for retail brands like Sunglass Hut, OPSM, Ray-Ban, Oakley and many more.

We are seeking a lawyer who can be a business partner, capable of carefully balancing law with risk, bringing pragmatism, a commercial approach and a solution focus, all whilst operating in a fast paced environment.

Your responsibilites 

• Property & Leasing Advisory: Provide strategic legal advice on leasing negotiations, renewals, compliance, and risk management for property holdings.
• Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts across property, leasing, construction/fit-out, and wholesale supplier agreements; develop templates and playbooks to streamline operations.
• Portfolio & Stakeholder Management: Manage a large property portfolio, liaise with multiple landlords and stakeholders, and maintain accurate tracking documents.
• Dispute Resolution & Compliance: Handle property-related disputes, litigation, customer/tenant complaints, and ensure compliance with global and local legal/regulatory requirements.
• Corporate & Transactional Support: Support organisational simplifications, asset transfers, company wind-ups, acquisitions (including FIRB/OIO considerations), and risk/insurance matters.
• Collaboration & Governance: Work closely with Property, Leasing, and Development teams across ANZ and globally, coordinate external advisers, and champion good governance practices.

About you

• Law Degree - minimum Bachelor level.
• Admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Australia, with an unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience within a highly reputable Australian firm. A secondment or in- house experience will viewed favourably.
• Leasing and property law experience required, including an in depth understanding of the Australian retail leasing acts and the related NZ standards.
• Exposure to or understanding of FMCG/retail companies and retail leasing experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in franchising matters will be viewed favourably.
• Experience in handling a large number of smaller matters rather a smaller number of large matters. Ability to manage a busy workload with confidence.
• Commercial and strategic thinker - able to balance risk and return, be pragmatic, pro-active and solution focused.
• Prioritises and manages expectations, deadlines and delivers on time. Works well in fast-paced, demanding and dynamic environment

Working at EssilorLuxottica

A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day. Working at our head-office located in North Sydney, you will enjoy:

• Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands – OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Laubman & Pank and EyeQ
• Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
• Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage.
• Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities
• Volunteering with our charity partner OneSight, including volunteer leave and iChampion ambassador opportunities.
• Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
• Complimentary full-time concierge services offering an exclusive hotel-style experience!
• Options for a hybrid working environment

Next Steps

To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your resume today.

*Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in EssilorLuxottica*

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. 

A unique brand portfolio that includes proprietary brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, Oliver Peoples and prestigious licensed brands such as Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Bulgari, Chanel, Valentino and Versace is among EssilorLuxottica's core strengths.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. 

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing. 

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.