Job Description
The Company
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This is an opportunity to join a leading complementary medicines business with a strong portfolio of health, wellness and nutritional products. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organisation is committed to quality, innovation and compliance, delivering trusted products to consumers across domestic and international markets. This is an intial 3 month contract with the potential to extend.
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The Role
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Reporting to the Corporate Services Director, the Legal Counsel will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across the business. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will work closely with leaders across multiple functions to support commercial objectives, business growth and effective risk management.
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This is a broad role encompassing commercial negotiations, employment and workplace matters, intellectual property, insurance, disputes, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. You will also play a key role in improving legal processes through technology, automation and the responsible use of AI.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Providing pragmatic legal advice across commercial and operational matters.
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
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Supporting business development, commercial negotiations and strategic initiatives.
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Advising on employment, workplace relations and employee matters.
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Supporting corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Delivering legal education and guidance across the business.
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Managing relationships with external legal advisers.
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Your Background
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor qualification and admission to practice in Australia.
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At least 5 years' experience in an in-house Legal Counsel role within FMCG, consumer health, consumer goods or a related industry.
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Strong experience partnering with commercial and corporate functions to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
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Proven capability negotiating commercial agreements and managing legal matters independently.
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Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
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A pragmatic, proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
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What's On Offer
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A broad and highly visible in-house legal role.
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Exposure to executive leadership and key business decisions.
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The prospect to influence governance, compliance and commercial outcomes.
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A collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
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Potential temporary to permanent chance.
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