At DKSH, our purpose is to enhance lives by connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights. As a trusted partner for companies looking to expand their reach across Asia‐Pacific, we drive growth through our four Business Units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology.
Senior Legal Counsel, ANZ
We are seeking a highly capable and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel, ANZ to lead and manage all legal matters across Australia and New Zealand.
This is a pivotal, business-facing role where you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic legal guidance across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and dispute matters. You will play a critical role in protecting DKSH's interests while enabling business growth across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Advisory
Provide expert, commercially pragmatic advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, employment, IP, and competition law matters
Translate complex legal risks into clear, actionable business solutions
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across ANZ
Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, policies, and ethical standards
Commercial & Contracting
Lead contract strategy, negotiation, and lifecycle management




Drive continuous improvement in contracting processes and risk controls
Oversee key litigation, disputes, and arbitration matters
Manage and optimise relationships with external legal counsel
Regulatory & External Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and government bodies
Manage licensing, approvals, and regulatory compliance obligations
Legal Operations & Projects
Implement best-practice legal processes and reporting frameworks
Lead due diligence and legal projects to support business transformation and growth
What You'll Bring
Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Australia
7+ years' experience in a top‐tier or mid‐tier law firm and/or in-house role
Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law within ANZ
Experience across litigation, regulatory engagement, and complex legal matters
Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Solid stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities
High level of integrity and discretion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If you're ready to take on a strategic legal leadership role and make a meaningful impact across ANZ, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel, Anz (New South Wales)
🏢 DKSH
📍 New South Wales