Our client is a listed international FMCG business seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their Sydney legal team. This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to a commercial or disputes lawyer with 3+ years' experience who enjoys a genuine mix of regulatory, compliance, corporate, and commercial work.

You will support the business across a broad range of matters, including:

- Provide pragmatic commercial legal advice and support across the business on a wide range of day‑to‑day operational and strategic matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, with particular focus on procurement, supply, distribution, manufacturing and service agreements.
- Advise on regulatory compliance issues, including product regulation, labelling, advertising and marketing standards, and industry‑specific requirements.
- Manage and support litigation, disputes and regulatory investigations, working closely with external counsel where required.
- Support marketing, sales and brand teams with legal clearance of advertising, promotions, packaging and consumer‑facing materials.




- Identify, assess and help mitigate legal and compliance risks across the business, contributing to internal policies, training and governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders (procurement, commercial, operations, finance and senior leadership) to deliver commercially sound, risk‑aware outcomes.

What we’re looking for

- 3+ years’ PQE in a law firm and/or in‑house environment
- Robust drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the wider legal and commercial teams
- Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, commercial approach

What’s on offer

- Work in a dynamic, international organisation with exposure to interesting and varied legal issues in a highly regulated industry.
- Strong progression and mentoring
- Competitive bonus and salary
- Work life balance and flexibility.

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📌 Legal Counsel | Fast Moving Consumer Goods (City of Sydney)
🏢 Wolf and Williams
📍 City of Sydney