Legal Counsel – ASX FMCG/Health Company

SUMMARY:

Outstanding opportunity for a 2+ year Commercial Lawyer to grow their career at a leading ASX-listed FMCG/health company headquartered in western Sydney. This is a fantastic role for lawyers looking to make the move in-house and for lawyers already in-house looking to grow their careers.

THE ORGANISATION:

The company, with over 600 employees and a legal team of 4, operates throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Asia; develops, sources, manufactures, sells, markets, and distributes products to the wholesale and consumer markets.

The role will be located from their head office in Southwest Sydney.

THE ROLE: 

The legal team of 4 is a high-performing collaborative team supporting operations across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The legal team and this role support the entire business and offer interesting and diverse legal work. The award-winning legal team takes pride in partnering with stakeholders and providing practical commercial solutions and advice in an exciting, dynamic business.

It is a broad and varied commercial role supporting every business function, and there is an expectation that you will be able to work from first principles to prioritise matters, including:

• Undertaking contract review, drafting, and negotiation across various areas, including procurement, operations, contract manufacturing, supply, property leasing, direct supply, distribution, and agency agreements.
• Providing timely and commercial day-to-day general corporate legal advice on various legal risk areas and business projects.
• Assisting with compliance initiatives, including internal legal training, development of compliance tools, and policy reviews and updates.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating standard contract templates.
• Proactively identifying legal risks to the business (based on business practices or changes to laws)

ABOUT YOU:

You have the basics – You have a current Australian Practicing Certificate with 2+ years’ experience. In-house experience is not essential, however commercial acumen and common-sense is. You live in greater Sydney or are looking to relocate.

You have the experience and skills – You have worked in a broad legal role and have some experience reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts. You can work semi-autonomously but know when to ask for help and escalate matters.

You are a good communicator – You are an assured communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders and explain complex legal issues in simple terms. Additionally, you have time management skills and can work autonomously and prioritise appropriately.

You get it commercially – You are comfortable working in a commercial environment and have a keen awareness of commercially minded and practical legal solutions for the business.

You fit culturally – You are customer–oriented, a team player, willing to learn and calm under pressure.

ON OFFER:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Work in a successful, established, and progressive company
• Award-winning and highly respected legal team
• Fantastic culture, both in the legal team and wider business – large but entrepreneurial; stable yet seeking growth
• Work in the headquarters of an ASX company and work closely with the decision-makers
• Diverse and interesting work – supporting every function within the business
• Increase your professional and technical capability by working and learning from colleagues at the top of their game
• We have previously recruited team members for the General Counsel and can vouch for the collaborative culture they create and their investment in team members

NEXT STEPS:

This role is moving quickly, so if you would like to explore this opportunity further, please apply, and we will contact you shortly.

Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please contact Lee Hogben at Dovetail Legal Solutions lee@dovetaillaw.com.au – to arrange an initial chat.