Senior Legal Counsel – IT/Privacy/ Commercial – Global FMCG/Healthcare Company
Excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel with experience in IT, Data Privacy, and General Commercial Advisory work, i.e., sales operations, and tenders to work at a phenomenal global Healthcare/FMCG Company. A six-month contract to start in January 2026.
THE COMPANY
An FMCG/Healthcare Company driving innovation across healthcare and consumer wellbeing. Its strong focus on research, sustainability, and community impact offers a collaborative, values-driven culture. It invests heavily in research and develops and delivers products that improve everyday life. The company provides lawyers with exposure to varied and interesting work and the chance to contribute to projects with real public impact.
THE TEAM
A high-performing and collaborative team with an exceptional GC.
THE ROLE
Tasks
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supply and tender contracts.
Support business units on digital, IT, AI, data privacy, and sales operations.
Work with internal stakeholders to manage legal risks and deliver practical solutions.
Part-time:
Would consider part-time to 4 days a week, depending on experience
Duration:
Six-month contract
Stat Date:
January 2026
Location:
Melbourne
WFH:
Hybrid work requires two days per week in the office.
ABOUT YOU
You hold a current Australian Practising Certificate and have at least 8 years' post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team, and you have:-
Significant experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements
Healthcare or FMCG sector experience is desirable but not essential
Experience in one or more Digital/ IT, AI, Data Privacy, Sales Operations, and Tenders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and balance legal risk with commercial objectives
Stakeholder management skills, able to influence and collaborate across all organisational levels
Clear, concise communicator, delivering practical legal advice in plain language
ON OFFER
Competitive remuneration package, to $230k p.a. inc. super, based on experience.
6-month contract
Would consider part-time – 4 days a week, depending on experience
Hybrid working arrangement – Melbourne office attendance 2 days per week.
Opportunity to gain valuable multinational experience in a leading global FMCG/health organisation.
Exposure to varied and interesting commercial and consumer legal matters.
Supportive, collaborative and high-performing legal team and culture.
NEXT STEPS
This role is moving quickly, so if this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to explore further, please apply, and we will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please feel free to contact Charlie Smirl at Dovetail Legal Recruitment,, to arrange a time for an initial chat.
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