Job Description

Join a Growing ANZ Business, Where Legal is a Strategic Partner

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Our business we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to support our businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

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This is more than a traditional in-house legal role. You'll work alongside senior leaders, helping shape commercial outcomes, supporting strategic acquisitions, and ensuring the business continues to grow with confidence. You'll be a trusted advisor who balances legal risk with practical business solutions, enabling our teams to move quickly while protecting the company's interests.

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If you enjoy negotiating complex commercial agreements, advising on strategic transactions, and partnering with leaders to solve business challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the Role

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Reporting to our MD, you'll provide pragmatic legal advice across a diverse range of commercial and corporate matters, supporting multiple business units throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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A significant part of the role will involve drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial agreements while also playing a key role in mergers, acquisitions, business integration, governance, and compliance.

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Key Responsibilities

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You'll be responsible for:

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- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including:n n
- Customer sales agreements
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- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
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- Supplier and procurement contracts
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- Terms and Conditions of Sale
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- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
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- Settlement agreements
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- Leasing agreements
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- Developing and maintaining contract templates and improving contract management processes.
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- Providing practical,



commercially focused legal advice that enables successful business outcomes while managing risk.
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- Supporting pricing models, rebate structures, incentive programs, and other commercial arrangements.
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- Leading legal due diligence for acquisitions, identifying commercial, legal, operational, and regulatory risks.
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- Drafting and negotiating transaction documentation including confidentiality agreements, term sheets, share and asset purchase agreements, transition services agreements, and related documents.
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- Supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestments, restructures, joint ventures, and strategic growth initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
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- Advising on post-acquisition integration, including contract transitions, corporate restructuring, and harmonisation of legal processes.
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- Working closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, HR, and external advisers throughout transactions.
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- Providing advice across a broad range of legal areas including consumer law, competition law, privacy, employment law, modern slavery legislation, ethics, IT usage, and corporate governance.
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- Monitoring legislative developments across Australia and New Zealand and ensuring the business remains informed and compliant.
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- Supporting governance, compliance, policy development, and legal training initiatives across the Group.
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- Managing relationships with external legal advisers and overseeing legal budgets relating to strategic transactions.
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- Driving continuous improvement in legal processes, governance, and contract management systems.
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About You

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We're looking for someone who combines strong legal capability with commercial judgement and enjoys being embedded in the business.

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You'll ideally bring:

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- A current practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one) in Australia.
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- Significant post-admission experience in commercial law, either in private practice or an in-house environment.
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- Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.
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- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, or business integrations.
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- Strong knowledge of Australian commercial law, with exposure to New Zealand legal frameworks being highly regarded.
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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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- The ability to simplify complex legal issues into practical business advice.
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- A collaborative, hands-on approach with the confidence to influence senior leaders.
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- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapid-paced workplace.
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Why Join our business?

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This is an opportunity to become a trusted advisor within a growing, privately owned manufacturing group that continues to invest in innovation, acquisitions, and long-term growth.

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You'll work directly with executive leadership, contribute to major strategic decisions, and have the opportunity to shape legal frameworks that support the future of the business.

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If you're looking for a role where your commercial judgement is valued as much as your legal expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Legal Counsel - Packaging Manufacturer (Williamstown)
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📍 Williamstown