Job Description

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Join Asahi Beverages as Corporate Counsel on a 2-year fixed-term contract, reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial. Play a hands-on role partnering with stakeholders on exciting brand campaigns, commercial contracts and consumer-facing legal matters. A career building opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to build broad in-house experience with some of Australia’s most well-known beverage brands. This contract role has been created as part of a significant business-wide project involving updates to marketing & collateral across the organisation. You will help the legal team manage ongoing commercial legal work while supporting the broader business through this period of increased activity.

Your Impact n

You'll play an significant role in helping the business move quickly and confidently, while ensuring legal risk is managed in a practical and commercially balanced way. You'll be a trusted advisor to a broad range of stakeholders, supporting the development and execution of brand campaigns, promotions and commercial initiatives that connect our consumers with our portfolio of leading brands. This role offers a front-row seat that will directly impact how some of Australia’s most recognised beverage brands are marketed, sold and grown.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Partner with Sales (in Australia and New Zealand), Marketing and Trade Marketing stakeholders to provide practical and commercially focussed legal advice.
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- Review and advise on commercial contracts, brand campaigns, marketing assets and general promotional activities.
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- Support matters involving IP, consumer law, competition law, privacy and Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Code compliance.




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- Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for your stakeholders.
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- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and become a valued business partner.
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- Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to support effective decision-making, with appropriate support and escalation.
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About You n

You may be a junior lawyer in private practice looking for your first in-house move, or you may already be working in an in-house legal team. Either way, you'll bring a robust technical foundation and a genuine interest in working closely with the business.

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We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with exposure to:

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- intellectual property
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- commercial contracts
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- consumer law
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- competition law
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- marketing, advertising, promotions or brand-related matters
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- consumer-facing industries such as FMCG, retail, food and beverage, alcohol or similar
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You'll be confident, practical and personable. You'll enjoy working with stakeholders, be comfortable giving a clear recommendation and have the judgement to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.

Why Asahi? n

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you'll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you're ready to toast your future, we're ready to meet you.

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📌 Corporate Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Asahi Beverages
📍 Melbourne