The Legal Counsel reports to the General Counsel and General Manager, Regulation and is a 12-month contract to cover the incumbent who will be on parental leave. This role is responsible for providing legal and strategic advice, managing procurement and contracting activities, and supporting governance and compliance across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
Providing timely and succinct legal and strategic advice across the organisation, including advice pertaining to research, development and adoption (RDA) projects, commercialisation, licensing agreements, management of intellectual property, privacy, freedom of information, compliance with the Wine Australia Act **** (Cth), compliance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act **** (PGPA Act), and compliance with Wine Australia's Statutory Funding Agreement (SFA)
Ensuring Wine Australia's procurement policy is adhered to including contract processes and insurance requirements
Drafting and reviewing various agreements including goods and services agreements, MOUs, collaboration/sponsorship agreements, funding agreements, material transfer agreements and commercialisation agreements
Supporting Wine Australia's governance framework, statutory compliance obligations and regulatory functions
Ensuring that Wine Australia meets its statutory reporting and disclosure requirements under the Act, the PGPA Act, Wine Australia's statutory funding agreement, the Freedom of Information Act **** and the Public Interest Disclosure Act ****
About you
Experience with a corporate/commercial firm or in-house
Knowledge of wine and wine law advantageous




Commercially minded
Strong legal analytical skills
Experience advising on governance, regulatory or compliance matters
Sound understanding of privacy and information management obligations
Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice
Experience with reviewing research contracts desirable
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Collaborative and positive approach to working with others
About us
Wine Australia empowers the success of the Australian wine sector through Research, Innovation and Adoption to enhance global competitiveness and meet the challenges of tomorrow, today; Market Development to increase the demand and premium paid for Australian wine; and Regulatory Services to safeguard Australian wine's integrity and uphold the sector's reputation. Wine Australia is funded by the sector, for the sector. Established under the Wine Australia Act ****, it is a Commonwealth Government statutory authority.
You'll join a collaborative and supportive team, with flexible working arrangements and the chance to contribute to an industry that is globally recognised and highly regarded.
Wine Australia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates who require them.
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📌 Legal Counsel (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) (Adelaide)
🏢 Wine Australia
📍 Adelaide