Job Description
Ready to step into a role where your legal expertise will influence one of Australia's largest and most dynamic businesses?
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JBS Australia is part of the world's leading food company, employing more than 15,000 people across Australia and New Zealand and generating approximately $10 billion in annual revenue. With operations spanning multiple states and an extensive international footprint, the scale, complexity and commercial impact of our business create unique opportunities for ambitious legal professionals.
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We are seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel & Compliance Program Coordinator to join our Legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will provide practical legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters while coordinating key compliance, ethics and governance programs across the business.
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This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer looking to broaden their experience across commercial law, compliance, governance and risk in a large-scale, fast-paced organisation.
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This role offers the opportunity to:
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Work on a broad mix of commercial legal, compliance and governance matters across a large and complex national business.
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Partner with leaders across the organisation and provide advice that directly influences business outcomes and risk management.
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Gain exposure to key compliance programs including Modern Slavery, Privacy, FIRB, Ethics & Compliance and SEDEX.
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Develop a highly sought-after skill set spanning commercial law, compliance, governance and risk.
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Contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that have a tangible impact on the business.
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Build your career within a globally connected organisation with a significant international footprint.
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Join a collaborative Legal team that values practical advice, innovation, integrity and commercial thinking.
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About You
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You're a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys being close to the action, building solid relationships and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.
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You will bring:
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Minimum 3 years' PQE, ideally gained through within a firm or commercial legal environment.
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Strong commercial contracting, advisory and negotiation skills.
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Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and partner with people at all levels of the business.
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A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and sound commercial judgement.
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A proactive, organised and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver results.
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A genuine interest in compliance, governance and continuous improvement.
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Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, taking ownership and making a real impact within a large, dynamic and fast-paced organisation.
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📌 Legal Counsel And Compliance Program Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 JBS Australia Pty
📍 Queensland