27 Nov
Carlyle Kingswood Global
Melbourne
CKG Search has been exclusively instructed by a leading Australian consumer and retail group backed by a major ASX-listed organisation, known for its trusted brands, digital capability, and sustained growth.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver practical legal support across commercial operations, strategic initiatives and regulatory matters. The role spans a diverse brand portfolio within a complex and rapidly evolving environment.
On Offer
- Senior, visible role across a multi-brand consumer portfolio.
- Exposure to commercial, regulatory, data and privacy matters.
- Direct stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and functional teams.
- Attractive TFR, annual bonus and share participation scheme.
- Long-term career mobility within a major Australian corporate group.
- Hybrid work, collaborative culture and solid development focus.
While the role is offered on a full-time, hybrid basis, our client is open to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to support your success.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted legal adviser to business units and senior stakeholders.
- Provide advice on commercial contracts, procurement and strategic partnerships.
- Support marketing, digital and data initiatives while managing risk and compliance.
- Advise on consumer, privacy and broader regulatory issues.
- Contribute to governance frameworks, policies and process improvement.
- Assist on strategic projects, transactions and other group initiatives.
Requirements
- Law degree and an Australian Practising Certificate (or eligibility).
- Around 8–12+ years’ PQE with strong commercial grounding (top-tier or leading firm background valued).
- Demonstrated capability in complex contracting and commercial advisory work.
- Exposure to privacy, consumer and regulatory frameworks.
- In-house or secondment experience within a large or regulated corporate environment is advantageous (ideal sectors include FMCG, consumer, pharma, health, and/or retail).
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
- Commercial mindset, pragmatic judgement and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.
If you’re unsure whether your experience meets these requirements, but believe you offer relevant, comparable or transferable experience, please reach out to explore your suitability.
Ideal for a senior commercial lawyer seeking a visible, broad and influential in-house role within a leading diversified corporate group.
If you’re seeking a platform to broaden your expertise and shape commercial outcomes in a dynamic corporate environment, this opportunity offers both impact and long-term career potential.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Phillip Hunter:
♞ Reference: 6078 | ☎️ +61 449 727 *** | ? *******@ckgsearch.com
At CKG Search, we specialise in legal and governance recruitment, taking a consultative approach and leveraging deep expertise and extensive networks to connect talent with opportunity, shape careers, and strengthen organisations.
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⚠️ Only candidates who meet the core requirements or demonstrate closely aligned, equivalent experience will be contacted.
📌 Senior In-house Lawyer (Melbourne)
🏢 Carlyle Kingswood Global
📍 Melbourne
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