Head of Legal

Overview

Attractive salary package + super + bonus! At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture. In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 16th on Fortune’s list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces. Here’s a taste of just some of our perks: Quarterly bonus scheme Two free pairs of glasses each year Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers - we think you’d look good at Specsavers.

The role & team

Specsavers is a complex, purpose-led organisation operating at scale across Australia and New Zealand. We are seeking an accomplished Head of Legal to provide strategic legal leadership, trusted counsel to senior executives, and stewardship of legal risk in a dynamic retail and healthcare environment. Reporting to the Legal & Risk Director, this role combines law, governance, and commercial decision-making. It offers the opportunity to shape legal strategy, influence business outcomes, and lead a high-performing legal team supporting a diverse stakeholder group, including senior leadership, Store Partners, and the ANZ Board. As Head of Legal, you will be accountable for the delivery of the Legal function’s strategy and annual plan, ensuring Specsavers meets its legal and regulatory obligations while enabling the business to operate confidently and commercially.

The skills we are looking for

Executive-level legal advisory capability across complex commercial, regulatory, governance, and corporate matters Proven leadership and development of high-performing legal teams, with a strong focus on capability building, succession planning, and professional standards Strong employment law expertise, providing practical and strategic guidance on workplace relations, Modern Award & National Employment Standards (NES) compliance, employee disputes, and broader regulatory obligations Advanced contract governance and dispute management expertise, including oversight of significant commercial agreements and dispute resolution Strong risk identification and mitigation capability, with sound judgment aligned to organisational risk appetite and brand protection Expertise in advertising, media, trade practices compliance, and competition law, with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice Expertise in privacy, data protection, and digital technology, offering practical and reliable advice Proven background in franchising and legal matters related to multi-unit network wide retail operations Highly effective cross-functional partnering skills, particularly with HR, WHS, Property, Marketing and Retail leadership on sensitive and high-risk issues Demonstrated expertise in managing and briefing external counsel to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to streamline legal processes and enhance efficiency in a fast-paced environment

About Us

Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care. At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive, and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn\'t fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life. Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/ Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.

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At Specsavers, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a movement that’s making expert care accessible to communities across Australia and New Zealand. With a growing network of more than 400 stores, we’re proud to be a company that’s driven by purpose. Whether you\'re just starting out, building your career, or dreaming of running your own business, we’ll help you see your potential more clearly every step of the way. We believe in making a real difference – for our customers and our people. So, if you\'re looking for a place where passion meets purpose, and where your growth is part of our vision, Specsavers is the place to be. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.

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