As the most senior Legal, Advocacy and Governance leader across Australia and New Zealand, you will act as a trusted strategic adviser to the General Manager and Leadership Team. You will provide pragmatic, business-focused advice that supports growth, transformation and effective decision-making, while protecting the company's reputation and ensuring strong governance across two complex and highly regulated FMCG markets.

Key responsibilities Leading the Legal, Advocacy and Governance function across Australia and New Zealand

Advising the General Manager and Leadership Team on strategy, growth opportunities, transformation and enterprise risk

Supporting the integration and continued development of the ANZ cluster

Overseeing legal and compliance frameworks, investigations, litigation, regulatory matters and governance requirements

Providing strategic legal guidance on commercial agreements, key customer relationships, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, marketing and technology, and especially working very closely with the sales and marketing teams

Monitoring regulatory and geopolitical developments and helping the business respond to emerging risks

Managing external counsel, budgets and legal resources to deliver efficient, scalable and commercially focused support

About you 5-10 years' experience in senior legal leadership roles within complex multinational organisations preferably FMCG

Proven expertise leading legal, compliance, ethics and risk management activities across multiple countries and jurisdictions





Strong track record advising executive leadership teams including sales and marketing teams and aligning legal strategy with business growth objectives

Experience managing complex cross-border matters, including regulatory engagement, investigations, litigation and crisis management, as well as competition, privacy, marketing laws and product claims

Exceptional ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into practical, commercially focused business solutions

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse functions, cultures and geographies

Experience supporting business transformation, restructures, integrations, acquisitions and divestitures will be highly regarded

High levels of qualified credibility, integrity and judgement, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, regulators and external stakeholders

About us JDE Peet's - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet's, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet's generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

Competitive salary with contributions to your super and a bonus opportunity

Support, training, and an extensive onboarding program

Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff orders of your favourite coffee and tea brands

Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days of additional Annual Leave per year

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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - ANZ (North Sydney)
🏢 JDE Peet's
📍 North Sydney