Mid level commercial lawyer with 4 to 6 years' PQE
Broad range of legal work across Australia, NZ and the broader region
Direct engagement with stakeholders within Australia and globally
About the client
Our client, Ford Motor Company of Australia (Ford Australia) is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, founded in Geelong in ****. Australia is a key product development hub for Ford, with a local design and engineering team leading the development of vehicles sold in approximately 180 markets globally. In addition, Ford Australia operates an import, marketing and sales operation with an extensive authorised dealer network throughout Australia. As Australia's largest automotive employer, this organisation is committed to providing services, experiences, and software that will continue to power the freedom of movement for all Australians, now and for generations to come.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a mid level commercial lawyer to join Ford as Legal Counsel. In this in-house role, you will support commercial operations across Australia, New Zealand and the broader region.
Reporting to the Lead Counsel and Company Secretary, you will be responsible for managing and advising on a range of legal matters including commercial transactions, market compliance, privacy, competition and consumer law, franchising and corporate governance.
About you
This role is ideal for a driven, proactive,



commercially astute mid level lawyer with 4 to 6 years' quality commercial advisory and contractual drafting experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or dynamic in-house environment.
The successful candidate will have the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders. Quality commercial law experience is essential to the role. Experience across privacy, technology/connectivity and consumer law matters will be highly beneficial. Experience in the automotive sector will be an advantage but is not essential.
Your strong technical capability is balanced by a responsive, pragmatic, commercially astute, service oriented and outcomes focused approach. You are able to confidently interact with a range of stakeholders. You are accountable, credible, cooperative and capable of communicating in a clear and concise manner.
In this role, you will have access to interesting and varied work as well as benefits including lifestyle benefits, heavily discounted lease car options and additional leave.
Ford Australia is an inclusiveemployer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorised to work in Australia (verificationrequiredupon hire). Please note that the successful candidate will also be required to complete a pre-employment background and national police check.
Location:
Melbourne
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