Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial n
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Work type:
Full Time
Location:
Homebush West
Categories:
Administration
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Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a excellent range of products
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Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10 minute walk from Flemington station
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A friendly and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development
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As Australia's largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian's shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.
About the role n
Reporting to the General Manager of Legal & Company Secretarial and based onsite at the Corporate Office in Homebush West, the Senior Legal Counsel is a key member of the legal team, providing strategic and commercially focused legal advice to ASX listed company Harvey Norman Holdings Limited, and each subsidiary (theCompany).
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You will play a lead role in managing complex legal matters, significant commercial transactions and strategic projects, while proactively identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risk. As a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, you will deliver practical, commercially focused legal solutions that support business objectives, mentor junior lawyers and manage external legal advisers where required.
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You will regularly work with senior management and executive stakeholders across a broad range of complex commercial, governance and regulatory matters, including but not limited to:
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Information Technology (Master Services Agreements, software licensing,



IT projects and technology governance)
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Sponsorships and promotional activities
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Commercial supply and procurement arrangements
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AML/CTF, gift card and finance-related activities
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Intellectual property, including trademark portfolio management, licensing and domain names
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Privacy and data governance
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Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
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About You n
You are an experienced commercial lawyer with a strong track record of advising senior stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory and governance matters within a large corporate setting. Combining sound legal expertise with strong commercial judgement, you can confidently navigate risk, influence decision-making and deliver practical solutions aligned to business objectives. You are a trusted adviser and collaborative leader who thrives in a quick-paced environment and is passionate about mentoring others and driving best practice across the legal function.
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We're looking for someone eager to make a meaningful impact within Harvey Norman's Legal team. Bring your drive, work hard, and be rewarded with real career development opportunities.
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A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (or equivalent), admission as an Australian Lawyer and a current unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate.
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5-10+ years' post-qualification experience gained in-house and/or within a leading private practice firm.
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Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial, regulatory, governance and dispute matters.
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Strong knowledge of Australian Consumer Law, the Corporations Act, intellectual property, privacy, competition and consumer law, franchising, consumer credit, workplace health and safety, and technology-related legal matters.
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Expertise in legal risk management, compliance and corporate governance.
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Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise and influence executive leadership.
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Strong negotiation, dispute resolution and commercial drafting capabilities.
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Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues.
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.
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This opportunity will provide: n
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Salary packaging and novated leasingoptions for eligible employees.
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Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.
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Access to Fitness Passport.
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Professional development and career progression.
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Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
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A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
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Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.
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Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial (Sydney)
🏢 Harvey Norman
📍 Sydney