This position is responsible for leading legal and compliance services and advice for the Australian subsidiary, with additional responsibility for supporting legal and compliance matters in New Zealand.
The role provides legal advice and risk management support for business operations, commercial transactions, strategic projects and compliance programmes.
Key responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other business transaction documents, and manage the contract lifecycle
Monitor laws, regulations and regulatory developments in Australia and New Zealand, and provide legal updates, risk assessments and compliance recommendations
Support the implementation of global compliance programmes, including privacy and data protection, competition law, consumer protection, trade compliance, export controls and sanctions, and employment compliance
Manage and support litigation, arbitration, commercial disputes, employment disputes and regulatory investigations, including coordination with external counsel
Establish and optimise local legal and compliance processes, identify business risks and support effective risk mitigation
Provide legal and compliance training and day-to-day legal support to business functions




Manage relationships with external law firms and other legal service providers, and support effective legal cost management
Perform other legal and compliance duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Law
Current Australian legal practising qualification/admission as a lawyer
At least 8 years of relevant legal and compliance experience; 5 years for outstanding candidates
Strong knowledge and practical experience in Australian commercial and regulatory laws, particularly corporate/commercial law, privacy and data protection, competition and consumer law, employment, trade compliance, customs and product liability
Fluent written and spoken English for professional use; Chinese language proficiency is a plus
Robust analytical, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated experience in legal risk management, compliance programme implementation and external counsel management
Proficiency in legal research databases, legal technology and compliance management tools
Experience in an international group, multinational company or automotive/manufacturing business is preferred
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📌 Legal Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Changan Automobile
📍 New South Wales