Head Of Legal

About us

IOR is a family-owned business based in Brisbane, which has been fuelling Australia’s industries for nearly 40 years. The business has been growing rapidly and consistently in the last decade in particular, and is now the only fully integrated, 100% Australian-owned fuel company in the country. Our operations span the entire country and the entire fuel value chain: a crude oil refinery, two import terminals, a growing bulk delivery fleet, on-road and on-airport unmanned refuelling networks, infrastructure manufacturing, and proprietary fuel management technology.

Approaching each day through our values of Innovation: finding solutions, Our Communities: serving people, and Reliability: getting results, our team are focussed on delivering what really matters to our customers.

About the role

The Head of Legal is the primary legal adviser to the Group for all matters excluding employment and industrial relations matters. This role is permanent and based in Cannon Hill, working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment where collaboration and initiative are encouraged.

• Lead and support the legal services team members of the Group (LSTM).


• Provide timely expert legal advice on a wide variety of commercial and property matters.


• Review, draft and support the negotiation of tenders, commercial contracts and property documents.


• Provide advice on the regulatory compliance activities of the Group, including assessment of any legislative changes that may impact the business.


• Direct and oversee the execution of documents and any litigation matters, with the assistance of independent legal advisers where necessary.

About you

• Eligible to hold an unrestricted employee practicing certificate issued by Queensland Law Society.


• Extensive post qualification experience in commercial, property or corporate law.


• Demonstrable experience as an in-house legal adviser in privately owned companies.


• Previous experience managing a legal team with multi-disciplined personnel.


• Familiarity with oil and gas, fuel distribution or transport industries is preferred.

Why IOR?

IOR is proudly different. We innovate and we deliver what our customers need. We are at the forefront of technology and data capability in our industry. We invest heavily in the communities in which we operate in regional and remote Australia.

• Unbeatable culture – where people really do enjoy coming to work


• Action orientated with short reporting lines and the ability to make a difference


• Training and development programs, alongside support, wellbeing and social activities


• A friendly, down-to-earth culture that fosters creativity, individuality and innovation.

We provide an equal employment opportunity for all; we see the value in diversity and celebrate individuality. This looks like respectful conversations, and a safe workplace, where everyone thrives.